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(1917-2012) Diarist. Chester Hansen was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and died in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Full Name

Chester Hansen

Locations

Onondaga

Author's Timeline

Unknown

LITWORK

War Diary


Mr. Hansen kept personal diaries during World War II which have become resources for several books. The diaries are now at the Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

1917

BIRTH

Chester Bayard Hansen was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on May 17, 1917.

1939

OTHER

Mr. Hansen received his degree in journalism at Syracuse University in 1939.

1951

LITWORK

A Soldier's Story
Henry Holt and Company
1121973728 / 978-1121973725
Mr. Hansen collaborated with Omar N. Bradley in the writing of "A Soldier's Story.

2012

DEATH

Chester Hansen died at a nursing home in Raleigh, North Carolina, on October 17, 2012.

2012

INTERMENT

Chester Hansen was interred in Arlington National Cemetery.

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