The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Chris O. Hansen (ASN: 6577630), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 222d Infantry Regiment, 42d Infantry Division, in action on 3 April 1945, near Wurzburg, Germany. When the 2nd Battalion, led by the Rainbow Rangers, forced a crossing of the Main River and engaged the enemy in a bitter fire fight, Private Hansen established an aid station on the enemy side of the river due to the fact that he was unable to evacuate the wounded because of the heavy artillery and mortar fire. He improvised litters and made the wounded as comfortable as possible amid the rubble of ruined buildings, administering plasma and morphine, and applying splints when needed. He continued to operate his forward aid station for six hours treating approximately 30 wounded while continuing to support the Ranger platoon in which he was aid man. Through his outstanding courage, resourcefulness and devotion to duty, Private Hansen saved the lives of many men, and through his gallant action was an example to the fighting men.