Edward Hanson
| Edward William Hanson | |
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| 28th Governor of American Samoa | |
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In office June 26, 1938 – July 30, 1940 |
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| Preceded by | MacGillivray Milne |
| Succeeded by | Jesse Wallace |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 12, 1889 Alexandria, Minnesota |
| Died | October 18, 1959 (aged 70) La Jolla, California |
| Spouse(s) | Nina A. Hertzberg |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Occupation | Naval officer |
| Awards |
Navy Cross Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
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| Allegiance | US |
| Service/branch |
 United States Navy
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| Years of service | 1911–1951 |
| Rank |
 Vice admiral
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| Commands |
USS Erie USS Indianapolis 15th Naval District BatDiv 9 |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
Edward William Hanson (February 12, 1889 – October 18, 1959) was a United States Navy Vice admiral and the 28th Governor of American Samoa from June 26, 1938 to July 30, 1940. As Governor of American Samoa, Hanson believed that the native Samoans had a good way of life, and did little to interfere with established practices on the islands.
Edward William Hanson was born on February 12, 1889 in Alexandria, Minnesota. He attended the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland and graduated in 1911 with the rank of Ensign.
With the entry of the United States into World War I, LTJG Hanson was appointed a Commander of USS Dale, a Bainbridge-class destroyer, which patrolled Manila Bay in the summer of 1917. Hanson was ordered to Gibraltar in the same year. During the voyage to Europe, which was longer than 11,000 miles, USS Dale was under very unfavorable weather conditions. Hanson managed to sail the Dale without serious damage, so the ship was ready for immediate participation in operations against the enemy. LTJG Hanson was awarded the Navy Cross for his command of the USS Dale.
Edward W. Hanson was awarded the Navy Cross. The official U.S. Navy citation for his Navy Cross reads:
After the War, Hanson served on the staff of the Harvard Naval Science Department at Harvard University and subsequently on the USS Black Hawk. Hanson also attended the Naval War College in 1925. In 1927, he was transferd to USS West Virginia, where he served as Ship Engineer for almost two years. In the next years, Hanson served also aboard USS Arkansas, USS Wyoming and USS Texas as a staff officer. Between years 1931–1932 Hanson served back on the USS West Virginia as navigator.
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