Background
Hanks, Robert Jack was born on June 28, 1923 in Marysvale, Utah, United States. Son of Arthur Edward and Katherine Peggy (Winters) Hanks.
consultant naval officer writer
Hanks, Robert Jack was born on June 28, 1923 in Marysvale, Utah, United States. Son of Arthur Edward and Katherine Peggy (Winters) Hanks.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1945.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1945; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1972; service at sea, Pacific and Persian Gulf, Bahrain service at sea, also Indian Ocean area commander, Middle East Force, 1972-1975; director security assistance division, Navy Department, 1975-1976; director strategic plans and policy division, Navy Department, 1976-1977; retired, 1977; freelance writer, consultant, since 1977.
(Book by Hanks, Robert)
(Book by Hanks, Robert)
Member of the United States Naval Institute (life, Silver medal essay contest 1968, 80, Bronze medal 1969, Gold medal 1970, 79), Army and Navy Club (president 1990-1991).
Married Doris Louise Hanks, November 27, 1946. Children: Linda Lou, Karen Sue.