General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. MRS. JEAN HANSON PRESENTED CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HER SON, LT. ROBERT HANSON, PILOT KILLED IN PACIFIC, BOSTON, MASS
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