Wittenberg Magazine P.O. Box 720 Springfield, Ohio 45501-0720
Phone: (937) 327-6141 Fax: (937) 327-6112
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Hanker Remembered for Service Following a 30-year career in the U.S. Navy, Hacker joined the Wittenberg Board of Directors, serving from 1988 to 2000.Commissioned an ensign in 1958, Hacker became the first black bombardier navigator in the U.S. Navy in 1960. Six years later, he took command of the U.S. Naval Facility in Barbados, West Indies, and in 1972, he established the Naval R.O.T.C. Unit at Florida A&M University, where he served as the first commanding officer and professor of naval science. Hacker was promoted to rear admiral in 1980 and went on to hold 10 commands during the course of his military career, including commander, Fleet Air Mediterranean, and commander, Maritime Air Forces Mediterranean. He was also the first naval flight officer in the U.S. Navy to be selected for flag rank. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1988. His personal decorations included the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with three gold stars and the Meritorious Service Medal. A native of Washington, D.C., Hacker moved with his family to Dayton at an early age. He is survived by his wife, mother, two sons, a daughter, seven grandchildren and a sister. A funeral with full military honors was held at Arlington National Cemetery.
Wittenberg Magazine P.O. Box 720 Springfield, Ohio 45501-0720 Phone: (937) 327-6141 Fax: (937) 327-6112 |
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