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James Hanson was the first person appointed to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, from the state of South Dakota. He graduated with the Class of 1899. After serving in China, the Philippine Islands, and World War I, from 1923 to 1927 he served as military attachŽ at the United States embassy at Santiago, Chile. He was serving as a U.S. Army Colonel at the time of his death in 1927.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    5th Cavalry Regiment

    Action Date:

    August 15, 1900

    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry) James Hanson, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action while serving with the 5th Cavalry Regiment, in action at Peking, China, on 15 August 1900 during the China Relief Expedition.