Dale M. Hansen

Private Dale Merlin Hansen (December 13, 1922 – May 11, 1945) was a United States Marine who earned the United States' highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his outstanding heroism on May 7, 1945, in the fight for Hill 60 on Okinawa. He was killed by enemy sniper fire three days later.

This article is about the Medal of Honor recipient. For the Dallas sportcaster, see Dale Hansen.

Dale Merlin Hansen
Dale M. Hansen, Medal of Honor recipient
Born(1922-12-13)December 13, 1922
Wisner, Nebraska
DiedMay 11, 1945(1945-05-11) (aged 22)
Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, Japanese Empire
Place of burial
initially the 1st Marine Division Cemetery Okinawa
Later reinterred in Wisner Cemetery in Wisner, Nebraska
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1944–1945
RankPrivate
Unit2nd Battalion 1st Marines
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsMedal of Honor
Purple Heart
Other workFarmer
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