Patrick J. Hannifin
Patrick J. Hannifin | |
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Born | Devol, Oklahoma, United States | January 26, 1923
Died | January 9, 2014 Solana Beach, California, United States | (aged 90)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1944–1978 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands held | Director of the Joint Staff Thirteenth Naval District Commander Submarines Mediterranean |
Patrick J. Hannifin (January 26, 1923 – January 9, 2014) was an American Navy vice admiral.
Hannifin was born in 1923 in Oklahoma to Steven Patrick and Elizabeth (née Flanagan) Hannifin.
From September 1969 to October 1971, following his promotion to rear admiral, Hannifin served as Commandant of the Thirteenth Naval District.
Vice Admiral Hannifin was a recipient of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit and the Navy Commendation Medal with one Gold Star and a 'V' for VALOR device.
In retirement Hannifin lived in Solana Beach, California and served as president of HANESCO, Co., in the oil and gas industry.[3] He was married to Mary (née Snyder), whom he married July 12, 1944. They had 3 children. One son, Steven Patrick II also served in the United States Navy.[1][3] He has also served as a consultant on naval matters that include submarines, appearing on television and news panels to provide analysis on current matters.[4] He also possesses a business degree, which he obtained from George Washington University in 1968.[3] He is a member of the New Mexico Military Institute Hall of Fame, in which he was inducted on October 25, 1985,[2] and he has also received the 2012 Distinguished Submariner Award from the Naval Submarine League.[4] He died in Solana Beach on January 9, 2014[7] and was interred at the United States Naval Academy Cemetery.[8]
References
- ^ ISBN 9780837912035. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- ^ a b c "NMMI" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- ^ ISBN 9780595385744. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- ^ a b c "Naval Submarine League". Navalsubleague.com. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- ^ "Thirteenth Naval District - Lists of Commanding Officers and Senior Officials of the US Navy". History.navy.mil. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- ^ Annual Report of the American Battle Monuments Commission - American Battle Monuments Commission - Google Books. 1974. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- ^ Patrick J. Hannifin's obituary
- ^ "Patrick J. Hannifin". Find A Grave. Retrieved 2021-02-23.