Thor Hanson
| C. Thor Hanson | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
May 7, 1928 Amarillo, Texas, U.S. |
| Died |
January 12, 2008 (aged 79) Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1950–1982 |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Commands held | Director of the Joint Staff |
Carl Thor Hanson (May 7, 1928 – January 12, 2008) was a United States Navy vice admiral. He served as Director of the Joint Staff from June 22, 1979 to June 30, 1981.[1] He attended the United States Naval Academy (Class of 1950) and was also a Rhodes scholar.[2][3]
References
- ↑ Mackey, Aaron (Jan 17, 2008). "Vice Adm. Thor Hanson dies at 79". Tucson.com. Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- ↑ "Hall of Fame: V. Admiral Thor Hanson (retired) Class of 1945". Badger Foundation. Tucson High School Badger Foundation. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- ↑ "Carl Thor Hanson Obituary". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. January 18, 2008. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
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