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Colonel Mark James Hanna

Birth	:	13 Sep 1924 Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	16 Jan 2005 Easton, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.3496323, -94.9304657
Plot	:	Section M, site 3563
Inscription	:	Colonel, U.S. Army, Korea, Vietnam; Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, 17th Infantry Regiment
Description	:	DSC Citation The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Mark James Hanna (ASN: 0-62760), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving Commanding an Infantry Company of the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. First Lieutenant Hanna distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Kumhwa, Korea, on 19 October, 1952. On that date, Lieutenant Hanna's company was... Read More	DSC Citation The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Mark James Hanna (ASN: 0-62760), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving Commanding an Infantry Company of the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. First Lieutenant Hanna distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Kumhwa, Korea, on 19 October, 1952. On that date, Lieutenant Hanna's company was occupying positions on a strategic hill under intense assault from hostile forces. When Lieutenant Hanna was ordered to reinforce elements of two other companies defending an area in great danger of enemy penetration, he immediately moved his men through a heavy barrage of small-arms, artillery and mortar fire to the threatened sector. Finding a confused and disorganized group of men whose officers had all been killed or wounded, Lieutenant Hanna assumed command and quickly deployed the small force in the most advantageous positions. Though hampered by darkness, and unfamiliar with the new men under his control, Lieutenant Hanna repeatedly exposed himself to deadly fire in order to set up the most effective defense of the vital hill. Observing a machine gunner who had been wounded, Lieutenant Hanna took control of the weapon and delivered accurate fire into the enemy ranks until he was seriously wounded himself. Lieutenant Hanna refused evacuation until he was certain that his men were fully organized and under competent leadership. The extraordinary heroism exhibited by Lieutenant Hanna on this occasion reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service.

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Colonel Mark James Hanna's memorial is located at: Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, USA.
When did Colonel Mark James Hanna death?
Colonel Mark James Hanna death on 16 Jan 2005 in Easton, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 39.3496323
Longitude: -94.9304657

Family Members:

Parent

Colonel Lloyd Marlowe Hanna

(1895 - 1975)

Mary Catherine “Mae” Galvin Hanna

(1898 - 1988)

Spouse

Barbara Jean Boling Hanna

(1931 - 1991)

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