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	64k	Robert Murray Hanson was born 4 February 1920 at Lucknow, India, the son of Methodist missionaries stationed in India. Joining the Marine Corps shortly after the outbreak of World War II, Hanson trained as a fighter pilot and became part of the 25th Marine Fighting Squadron. He was credited with splashing 26 Japanese planes, 20 of them in 6 consecutive flying days. His country recognized the quintuple ace's skill and daring by awarding him the Medal of Honor as well as the Air Medal and the Navy Cross. The Medal of Honor Citation reads in part: "Undeterred by fierce opposition, and fearless in the face of overwhelming odds, 1st Lt. Hanson fought the Japanese boldly and with daring aggressiveness". Lt. Hanson was lost in action when his plane crashed into the sea over Rabaul, New Britain, 3 February 1944. Photo from the USMC History Division.		Bill Gonyo
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION to THE UNITED STATES SHIP HANSON for service as follows: "For meritorious service in combat operations against the enemy from 21 April to 20 October 1972, while attached to United States SEVENTH Fleet. USS HANSON provided naval gunfire support to allied forces in Military Region ONE of the Republic of Vietnam. Her accurate and timely gunfire inflicted significant damage on the enemy and is credited with saving the district capital of Mo Duc from being overrun by enemy forces. Also, HANSON participated in Operation CUSTOM TAILOR, a multi-cruiser/destroyer strike force that conducted a daring raid on the Haiphong complex. In the face of intense hostile fire, HANSON effectively suppressed coastal defense sites, allowing the cruisers to concentrate their fire on assigned targets. Her material readiness and professionalism enabled her to meet all commitments during an exceedingly high tempo of operations throughout her deployment. By their outstanding professionalism, devotion to duty, and teamwork, the officers and men of USS HANSON reflected credit upon themselves and their ship and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." For the Secretary, /signed/ E.R. Zumwalt, Jr. Admiral, United States Navy Chief of Naval Operations
	92k	Artist's conception of the Hanson by the renowned graphic illustrator John Barrett with the text written by naval author and historian Robert F. Sumrall. Their company Navy Yard Associates offers prints of most destroyers, destroyer escorts, submarines and aircraft carriers in various configurations during the ship's lifetime. The prints can be customized with ship's patches, your photograph, your bio, etc. If you decide to purchase artwork from them please indicate that you heard about their work from NavSource.		Navy Yard Associates
	43k	Undated, location unknown.		Larry Newman
	52k	Undated, location unknown.		-
	103k	Undated, location unknown.		Mike Smolinski
	58k	Undated postcard Copyright © Marine Photos, San Diego, CA.		Mike Smolinski
	182k	Circa 1945, location unknown. From the collection of Chief Richard Malkovich.		Alan Malkovich
	143k	Refueling in the Mediterranean in 1950: Top to bottom - USS Powers (DD-839), USS Newport News (CA-148), USS Salamonie (AO-26), amd USS Hanson (DD-832). The cruiser is carrying an H03S-1 helo on her fantail. When completed, the Newport News had seaplane catapults on her stern, but they were removed shortley after she was commissioned.		George Klos
	99k	Circa late 1950's.		Marc Piché
	118k	San Francisco June 13 1957.		Robert M. Cieri
	228k	USS Hanson (DD-832) underway off the coast of San Diego, August 17 1966. Photo by PH3 J. Govia, USN 1117944. From the collection of CDR Thomas B. Ray (USS Essex CV-9).		Chris Stanley
	177k	February 15 1968, location unknown.		Ed Zajkowski
	65k	Ship's patch		Mike Smolinski
	72k	Ship's patch.		Mike Smolinski
On Taiwanese Service
	89k	USS Hanson (DDG-921) in Kellung September 21 2002.		Michael from Taiwan
	85k	USS Hollister (DDG-929) and USS Hanson (DDG-921) in Kellung April 2003.		Michael from Taiwan
	80k	USS Hanson (DDG-921) and USS Hamner (DDG-927) in Kellung April 2003.		Michael from Taiwan

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CDR Hazlett Paul Weatherwax    Jan 8 1946 - Apr 4 1947 (Later RADM)
CDR William Anthony Ellis    Apr 4 1947 - Sep 25 1948
CDR Alva W. Dinwiddie    Sep 25 1948 - Mar 8 1950
CDR Cecil R. Welte    Mar 8 1950 - Dec 31 1951
CDR William J. Henning    Dec 31 1951 - Dec 24 1952
CDR William Paul Toran    Dec 24 1952 - Sep 20 1954
CDR Keith Griffen Nichols    Sep 20 1954 - Feb 11 1956
CDR William Sergeant Busik    Feb 11 1956 - Jul 6 1957
CDR John Warren Sedwick    Jul 6 1957 - Jul 25 1959
CDR Milton Edwards Stewart    Jul 25 1959 - Jun 26 1961
CDR E. T. McFarland    Jun 26 1961 - Dec 21 1962
CDR Charles Shuford Swift    Dec 21 1962 - Jan 29 1964
LCDR William G. McKeown Jr.    Jan 29 1964 - Oct 29 1964
CAPT Ardwin Godfred Franch    Oct 29 1964 - Mar 27 1966
CDR Lawrance Joseph Curtin    Mar 27 1966 - Mar 1 1968
CDR Robert J. Raffaele    Mar 1 1968 - Sep 16 1969
CDR Richard J. Fleeson    Sep 16 1969 - Jul 29 1971
CDR Ian McEwan Watson    Jul 29 1971 - Mar 31 1973