Background
Hannifin was born in 1923 in Oklahoma to Steven Patrick and Elizabeth (née Flanagan) Hannifin.
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Patrick Hannifin
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He attended the New Mexico Military Institute prior to going to the United States Naval Academy, in which he graduated in 1944.
Career
Hannifin served in World World War II on the submarine United States Ship Balao (Steamship-285), and after the war he eventually held commands of the United States Ship Diodon (Steamship-349), United States Ship George Washington (SSBN-598), United States Ship Lafayette (SSBN-616) as well as Submarine Squadron 15, in 1968, which he was given responsibility for all the Polaris submarines in the Pacific Fleet in Guam. From September 1969 to October 1971, following his promotion to rear admiral, Hannifin served as Commandant of the Thirteenth Naval District. Other flag posts he served included commanding Submarine Group Eight in Naples, Italy, Commander of Submarine Flotilla Eight, as well as Commander Submarines Mediterranean, which he took charge of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization submarine forces.
He returned to Washington, District of Columbia in 1973 when he served in multiple positions within the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Following a promotion in 1976 to vice admiral for him to assume the position of Director of Plans and Policy for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in 1977, Hannifin was given the position of Director of the Joint Staff. He served in this capacity until his retirement in 1978.
In retirement Hannifin lived in Solana Beach, California and served as president of HANESCO, Company, in the oil and gas industry. They had 3 children. One son, Steven Patrick II also served in the United States Navy.
He has also served as a consultant on naval matters that include submarines, appearing on television and news panels to provide analysis on current matters.
He also possesses a business degree, which he obtained from George Washington University in 1968. He died in Solana Beach on January 9, 2014.
Achievements
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Vice Admiral Hannifin was a recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit and the Navy Commendation Medal with one Gold Star and a "V" for VALOR device. He is a member of the New Mexico Military Institute Hall of Fame, in which he was inducted on October 25, 1985, and he has also received the 2012 Distinguished Submariner Award from the Naval Submarine League.
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Awards
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Distinguished Submariner Award; Navy Distinguished Service Medal; Legion of Merit; Commendation Medal
The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.