The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Leslie H. Hansen (ASN: 36326521), United States Army, for gallantry in action on 28 September 1944, near ****, Holland. Corporal Hansen, Squad Leader, Battery E, 80th Airborne Anti-Aircraft Battalion, 82d Airborne Division, effected the destruction of a MARK III German tank by accurate direction of his 57-mm. Anti-Tank Gun. A force estimated at one regiment of infantry supported by tanks attacked airborne positions behind intense concentrations of mortar, artillery and automatic fire. Regardless of the hazardous situation, Corporal Hansen coolly directed fire on the approaching tanks. Two rounds from his gun destroyed one tank, but fire from another tank knocked out his gun and killed Corporal Hansen and two men. His personal bravery and skillful performance of duty under fire were in keeping with the high traditions of the United States Army.