Thor Hanson (vice admiral)
C. Thor Hanson | |
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| Born | May 7, 1928 Amarillo, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 12, 2008 (aged 79) Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1950–1982 |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Commands | 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. He attended the United States Naval Academy (Class of 1950) and was also a Rhodes scholar.