Jay Hammond
Jay Hammond | |
|---|---|
| File:Jay Hammond 1975.jpg | |
| 4th Governor of Alaska | |
| In office December 2, 1974 – December 6, 1982 | |
| Lieutenant | Lowell Thomas Jr. Terry Miller |
| Preceded by | Bill Egan |
| Succeeded by | Bill Sheffield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jay Sterner Hammond July 21, 1922 Troy, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 2005 (aged 83) Port Alsworth, Alaska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (1958–1960) |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Pennsylvania State University University of Alaska, Fairbanks (BA) |
| Signature | File:Jay Hammond signature 82prm.JPG |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Unit | Black Sheep Squadron |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Jay Sterner Hammond (July 21, 1922 – August 2, 2005) was an American politician of the Republican Party, who served as the fourth governor of Alaska from 1974 to 1982.
Hammond survived a rafting accident on August 6, 1988, while shooting an episode of the series on the Tana River in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. [1]
References[change]
- ↑ Hulen, David (August 8, 1988). "Film crew's raft trip ends in death; former governor escapes injury in Wrangell St. Elias accident which claims 3". Anchorage Daily News. Anchorage: The McClatchy Company. p. A1.
