Hank Hansen — Flags of Our Fathers Character Profile

About Hank Hansen

Marine who raises the flag and later struggles with post-war adjustment.

Hank Hansen — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Infantry combat, Flag raising, Endurance, Teamwork

• Strength: 7/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 5/10

Affiliations

• United States

Quick Facts about Hank Hansen

Education

Somerville High School

Occupation

military personnel

Hank Hansen's Known Relations

• United States — Allegiance

Character Facts

Played by

Paul Walker

Appears in

Flags of Our Fathers (2006)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Hank Hansen — Alliance Teammate — Mike Strank (Barry Pepper)

  Combat partners who execute the summit mission under heavy fire.

• Hank Hansen — Alliance Teammate — Rene Gagnon (Jesse Bradford)

  Fellow Marines connected through the historical photograph and subsequent identification process.

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