Background
Hanson, Thomas Grafton was born on May 1, 1865 in San Rafael, California, United States. Son of Thomas Hawkins and Carlotta (Milewater) Hanson.
Hanson, Thomas Grafton was born on May 1, 1865 in San Rafael, California, United States. Son of Thomas Hawkins and Carlotta (Milewater) Hanson.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1887, Infantry and Cavalry School, 1891.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, 19th Infantry, June 12, 1887. First lieutenant, June 7, 1894. Captain, March 2, 1899.
Major 8th Infantry, March 24, 1910.
Major Q. M. Corps, May 11, 1915. Lieutenant colonel infantry, June 12, 1916.
Colonel, May 15, 1917. Brigadier general North.A., August 5, 1917.
Served in Spanish-American War, 1898, Philippine Insurrection, 1899-1901.
Married Pauline De Forest, September 13, 1893. Children: Thomas Grafton, Elizabeth Doctorate. (Mistress B. R. Alexander).