Thor Hanson (admiral)

C. Thor Hanson
Born(1928-05-07)May 7, 1928
Amarillo, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 12, 2008(2008-01-12) (aged 79)
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Allegiance United States
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1950–1982
RankVice admiral
CommandsDirector 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. He attended the United States Naval Academy (Class of 1950) and was also a Rhodes scholar.

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