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Colonel Dies Facing Triangle Hill Charge in Korea
In Korea the veteran colonel refused safe retreat, leading artillery fire and joining an infantry assault on Triangle Hill. He died at the crest amid a grenade barrage as Seventh Division troops fought to take the trench. Master Sergeant and company leaders recalled his courage and leadership during the dawn assault.
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Central Front
Korea
Triangle Hill
U. S. Seventh Division
Seventh Division
John Hanson
Thief River Falls
Minn