Edward Hanson
Edward William Hanson | |
|---|---|
| Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office June 26, 1938 – July 30, 1940 | |
| Preceded by | MacGillivray Milne |
| Succeeded by | Jesse Wallace |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 12, 1889 Alexandria, Minnesota, US |
| Died | October 18, 1959 (aged 70) La Jolla, California, US |
| Spouse | Nina A. Hertzberg |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Occupation | Naval officer |
| Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1911–1951 |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Commands | USS Erie USS Indianapolis 15th Naval District BatDiv 9 |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Edward William Hanson (February 12, 1889 – October 18, 1959) was a United States Navy Vice admiral and the governor of American Samoa from June 26, 1938, to July 30, 1940. As Governor of American Samoa, Hanson believed that the native Samoans had a good way of life, and did little to interfere with established practices on the islands.