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Biography
Hans Anton Hansen (April 16, 1872 – May 9, 1915) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Hansen was born April 16, 1872, in Germany. After immigrating to the United States in 1898 he entered the navy and was sent as a seaman to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.
He died May 9, 1915, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 17, lot 18576, map grid L-19.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 16 April 1872 Germany. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 55, 19 June 1901.
Citation:
Served with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China on 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. In the presence of the enemy during this period, Hansen distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.