Willard Joseph Hans

Plot Number: Sec G, Site 706

Born: February 3, 1914, in Saint Louis, MO

War Served: World War II

Rank: 1st Sergeant 

Branch: Army 

Medals Awarded: Silver Star Medal, Purple Heart, Coix de Guerre Medal, 4 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal

Died: June 23, 2008, in Greenwood, MO

Notes: Served as an Administrative non-commissioned officer with the 128th Armoured Field Artillery Battalion, received the Silver Star for heroic actions taken under fire and while injured, worked as a clerk with the Army Records Center