Robert Murray Hanson, Aviator

Robert Murray Hanson (February 4, 1920-February 3, 1944) was a Marine Corps aviator who shot down 25 Japanese planes from the South Pacific skies. He posthumously received the Medal of Honor. Elder brother of Edith Hanson. A master of individual air combat, he downed 20 enemy planes in six consecutive flying days. 1stLt Hanson was commended in the citation accompanying the Medal of Honor for his b... Read more at Wikipedia

 

Date of Birth: 04-Feb-1920

Place of Birth: India, , India

Date of Death: 03-Feb-1944

Profession: Aviator

Nationality: United States of America

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius



Keywords : Robert Murray Hanson, Aviator, Marine Corps aviator, death anniversary