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The Ship
The U.S.S. Hanson DD/DDR 832, a Gearing class destroyer, was named in
honor of Marine 1st Lt. Robert Murray Hanson.
The USS Hanson was launched 11 March 1945 by the Bath Iron Works
Corporation, sponsored by Mrs. Harry A. Hanson, Lt. Hanson's mother.
The ship was commissioned 11 May 1945 with Commander John C. Parham becoming the CO.
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General characteristics
Class and type: Gearing-class destroyer
Displacement: 3,460 long tons (3,516 t) full
Length: 390 ft 6 in (119.02 m)
Beam: 40 ft 10 in (12.45 m)
Draft: 14 ft 4 in (4.37 m)
Propulsion: Geared turbines, 2 shafts,
60,000 SHP (45 MW)
Speed: 35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph)
Range: 4,500 nmi (8,300 km) at 20 knot
(37 km/h; 23 mph)
Complement: 336
Armament:
• 6 × 5"/38 caliber guns
• 12 × 40 mm AA guns
• 11 × 20 mm AA guns
• 10 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
• 6 × depth charge projectors
• 2 × depth charge tracks
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Awards & Commendations
Eight Battle Stars for Korean Service
Seven Battle Stars for Vietnam Service
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Richard Duffy & Campaign Ribbons
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USS Hanson Vietnam Battle Stars
Compiled by Marty Sullivan
I was able to compare the service stars to the Hanson's
Vietnam deployments and was able to identify seven bronze
stars. Many thanks to the crewmembers who pieced together
the history from their records and cruise books.....
65 Westpac Vietnam Defense Campaign
66 Westpac Vietnamese Counteroffensive Phase II
68 Westpac Vietnamese Counteroffensive Phase IV
68 Westpac Vietnamese Counteroffensive Phase V
71 Westpac Vietnamese Counteroffensive Phase VII
71 Westpac Consolidation I
72 Westpac Ceasefire Campaign
Without the deck logs, there is no assurance the Hanson did
not earn more. So this is a work in progress. However the
dates indicate seven stars and I would appreciate if you add
a seven star patch below the Korean Patch to indicate her
Vietnam service.
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Meritorious Unit Commendation
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
WASHINGTON
The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the
MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION
to
THE UNITED STATES SHIP HANSON
for service as follows:
"For meritorious service in combat operations against the enemy from
21 April to 20 October 1972, while attached to United States SEVENTH
Fleet. USS HANSON provided naval gunfire support to allied forces in
Military Region ONE of the Republic of Vietnam. Her accurate and timely
gunfire inflicted significant damage on the enemy and is credited
with saving the district capital of Mo Duc from being overrun by enemy
forces. Also, HANSON participated in Operation CUSTOM TAILOR, a
multi-cruiser/destroyer strike force that conducted a daring raid on
the Haiphong complex. In the face of intense hostile fire, HANSON
effectively suppressed coastal defense sites, allowing the cruisers
to concentrate their fire on assigned targets. Her material readiness
and professionalism enabled her to meet all commitments during an
exceedingly high tempo of operations throughout her deployment. By
their outstanding professionalism, devotion to duty, and teamwork,
the officers and men of USS HANSON reflected credit upon themselves
and their ship and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."
For the Secretary,
/signed/ E.R. Zumwalt, Jr.
Admiral, United States Navy
Chief of Naval Operations
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Combat Action Ribbon
Contributors Needed - Anyone who can find the award certificate, please send info to administrator
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National Defense Service Medal
Contributors Needed - Anyone who can find the award certificate, please send info to administrator
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Vietnam Service Medal
Contributors Needed - Anyone who can find the award certificate, please send info to administrator
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Vietnam Campaign Medal
Contributors Needed - Anyone who can find the award certificate, please send info to administrator
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