Hansford T. Johnson

Hansford Tillman Johnson (born January 3, 1936)[1] is a retired four-star general in the U.S. Air Force. He served as the Acting United States Secretary of the Navy in the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush. He is the only retired Air Force officer to ever hold that position.

Hansford Tillman Johnson
General Hansford T. Johnson
United States Secretary of the Navy
Acting
In office
February 7, 2003 – September 30, 2003
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Preceded bySusan Livingstone
Succeeded byGordon R. England
Personal details
Born (1936-01-03) January 3, 1936
Aiken, South Carolina
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal
Military service
Nickname(s)HT
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force
Years of service1959—1992
RankGeneral
Commands22nd Bombardment Wing
U.S. Transportation Command
Air Mobility Command
Battles/warsVietnam War
Gulf War
Iraq War

References
  1. Who's Who in America - 2008, 62nd Edition (pub. 2007)

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