| C. Thor Hanson | |
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| Born | May 7, 1928 |
| Died | January 12, 2008 (aged 79) |
| Place of birth | Amarillo, Texas, U.S. |
| Place of death | 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]
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- ↑ Mackey, Aaron (Jan 17, 2008). "Vice Adm. Thor Hanson dies at 79". Arizona Daily Star. http://tucson.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/vice-adm-thor-hanson-dies-at/article_4063a983-c0b2-5e0a-a609-3b2c36156885.html. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- ↑ "Hall of Fame: V. Admiral Thor Hanson (retired) Class of 1945". Tucson High School Badger Foundation. http://www.badgerfoundation.org/v-adm-c-thor-hanson/. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- ↑ "Carl Thor Hanson Obituary". The New York Times Company. January 18, 2008. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?n=carl-thor-hanson&pid=101442860. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
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