Biography
Hawks joined the Army from Park Rapids, Minnesota in 1942, and by January 30, 1944 was serving as a private first class in the Medical Detachment of the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. On that day, near Carano, Italy, he crawled through intense enemy fire to aid two wounded men. He dragged one man to safety but was severely wounded after returning for the second man. Despite these wounds, he was able to drag the second man to safety also. Hawks recovered from his injuries and, on January 15, 1945, was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Hawks remained in the army after World War II, and later served in the Korean War, reaching the rank of sergeant first class. He died from a heart attack at age 42 and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Park Rapids, Minnesota.
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