Background
Hanlon, Byron Hall was born on September 27, 1900 in Rocklin, California, United States. Son of Peter and Susan Jane (Hall) Hanlon.
Hanlon, Byron Hall was born on September 27, 1900 in Rocklin, California, United States. Son of Peter and Susan Jane (Hall) Hanlon.
Student of University California, 1916. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1920. Postgraduate, 1925-1926.
Master of Science, Lehigh University, 1928.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1920, advanced through grades to admiral, 1958. Commanding officer United States Ship Lamson, 1938-1939. Staff commander battle force, Pearl Harbor, 1939-1941.
Deputy chief staff Task Force I, 1941-1942. Planning officer United States Naval Gun Factory, Washington, 1943-1944. Commander underwater demolition teams Amphibious Forces, P.T.O., 1944-1945.
Commanding officer United States Ship North Carolina, Pacific area, 1945-1946. Commanding officer United States Naval Powder Factory, Indian Head, Maryland., 1946-1948. Commander mine force United States Atlantic Fleet, 1948-1950.
Commander United States Naval Ordnance Laboratory, White Oak, Maryland., March-July 1950. Superintendent Naval Gun Factory July, 1950-1952. Deputy chief of staff for commander-in-chief Far East, 1952-1954.
Commander several task forces, 1954-1958. Retired, 1958; then executive with Magnavox Company.
Member American Ordnance Association, National Security Industrial Association.
Married Lady Jane Brown, June 7, 1922. Children: Peter, Kevin.