Meade County Veteran of the Month - August 2017

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Mr. Carl Hansen: 

  • Born and raised in Faith, SD
  • Joined the military in 1958
  • Served 2 tours in Korea for a total of 26 months
  • Retired in 1978 and moved back to Faith, SD
  • 28-year trucking business before finally retiring 
  • 3 children, 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren 

Awards:

  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Good Conduct Medal (6th Award)
  • Army Commendation Medal
  • Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
  • Meritorious Service Medal
  • Expert Rifle Medal
  • Sharpshooter Badge