Background
Hanson, Robert John was born on October 30, 1918 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Peter John and Esther Anna (Flynn) Hanson.
Hanson, Robert John was born on October 30, 1918 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Peter John and Esther Anna (Flynn) Hanson.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1941. Postgraduate, George Washington University, 1959. Postgraduate, University Virginia, 1962.
Postgraduate, University of California at Los Angeles, 1964. Master of Business Administration, University Southern California, 1967.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1941, advanced through grades to captain, 1963. Retired, 1968; with McDonnell Douglas, Huntington Beach, California, 1968—1970. Faculty Los Angeles Harbor College, from 1970, professor accounting, from 1974.
Professor naval science University Southern California, Los Angeles, 1964—1967.
Member of Skull Dagger Society, Naval Academy Alumni Association, Retired Officers Association, Association Naval Aviation, Southern California Golf Association Clubs (Kansas City).
Married Josephine Corpstein, June 30, 1943. Children: Robert John, David J., Peter T., Christina A.