Seaman Hans Anton Hansen, a sailor in the U.S. Navy, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry between June 20 and 22, 1900 in China during the Boxer Rebellion. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Newark. Hansen was 28 years old.
27 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Hansen was born on April 16, 1872 in Germany — one of 130 recipients born in Germany. His Medal of Honor is credited to Callau, Peru. Hansen died on August 23, 1949 in Toms River, New Jersey, at the age of 77. He is buried at Riverside Cemetery in Toms River, New Jersey.
Hansen is one of 59 Medal of Honor recipients from the Boxer Rebellion.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Served with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China on 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. In the presence of the enemy during this period, Hansen distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Timeline
- April 16, 1872Born in Germany
- June 20 - 22, 1900Act of valor — ChinaAge 28. U.S.S. Newark
- August 23, 1949Died in Toms River, New JerseyAge 77.
- Resting placeRiverside CemeteryToms River, New Jersey
