Shortly after discharge from the U.S.Army he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1901.He retired with thirty years of active duty December 1, 1931. Records show that he served nearly his entire career at sea, serving on a variety of battleships. From 1914-1917 he was in the submarine service. He retired from the service as a Chief Gunners Mate.
His physical description was: 5'11"- 3/4" tall, weight-157 lbs.
A brother, Tosten, recalls that Hans was the first South Dakotan to enlist in the U.S.Navy.
The above information is taken from : A Family History Torsten Olsen Vatland, Vilhelm Smith Torstensen, Torsten (Tosten) Williamson by Warren Williamson 1975.
Shortly after discharge from the U.S.Army he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1901.He retired with thirty years of active duty December 1, 1931. Records show that he served nearly his entire career at sea, serving on a variety of battleships. From 1914-1917 he was in the submarine service. He retired from the service as a Chief Gunners Mate.
His physical description was: 5'11"- 3/4" tall, weight-157 lbs.
A brother, Tosten, recalls that Hans was the first South Dakotan to enlist in the U.S.Navy.
The above information is taken from : A Family History Torsten Olsen Vatland, Vilhelm Smith Torstensen, Torsten (Tosten) Williamson by Warren Williamson 1975.
Family Members
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Vilhelm Torstensen
1860–1860
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Anne Margaret Torstensen
1861–1862
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William Mathias Williamson
1863–1936
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Svend Emanuel Vilhelmsen
1865–1866
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Thommine Christine Williamson
1867–1868
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Johanna Cecelia Williamson Gunderson
1869–1942
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Tomes Konnelius "Thomas" Williamson
1871–1888
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Swen Emeleus "Sam" Williamson
1873–1952
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Anton "Tony" Williamson
1875–1953
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