M/SGT Hansen on his return home to Fort Belvoir VA in 1945. 

 

  Gerard G. Hansen 

Charter Member of the 309th Squadron.  July 1940 - July 1945.  Participated in 14 campaigns and 4 D-Days (Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Anzio). 

Job:  Armament Chief, 309th Squadron

Highest Rank:  M/SGT 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medals:

Presidential Unit Citation with One Cluster

Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal

American Defense Service Medal

American Campaign Medal

 Europe-Africa-Middle East Medal

U.S. Air Force Reserve Meritorious Service Medal

Victory Medal WWII

U.S. Air Force 50th Anniversary Commemorative Medal

Victory in Europe Commemorative Medal

 WWII Commemorative Medal.