Alfred Hansen enlisted in the Air Force and received his commission and wings in 1955. He retired in 1989 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
Alfred
Gustav
Hansen
April 13, 1933
–
Born:
New York
,
New York
Home:
Floral Park, Long Island
,
New York
Awards Received
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Alfred Gustav Hansen, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Hansen reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelBatallion:
1st Air Commando SquadronDivision:
Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Alfred Gustav Hansen, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an A-1 Pilot of the 1st Air Commando Squadron, Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in Southeast Asia. from 1968 to 1969. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Alfred Gustav Hansen, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hansen and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelBatallion:
1st Air Commando SquadronDivision:
Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Alfred Gustav Hansen, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an A-1 Pilot of the 1st Air Commando Squadron, Nakhon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in Southeast Asia. from 1968 to 1969. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Alfred Gustav Hansen, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hansen and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Alfred Gustav Hansen, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Director for Logistics, J-4, Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, D.C., from 1985 to 1987. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hansen and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Alfred Gustav Hansen, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hansen and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
GeneralAction Date:
July 29, 1987 – October 31, 1989
Department of the Air Force, Special Order GB-39 (October 27, 1989)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Alfred Gustav Hansen, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander of Air Force Logistics Command, with headquarters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, from 29 July 1987 to 31 October 1989. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hansen culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.