Jay Hammond

Governor of Alaska (1922-2005)

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.

Jay Hammond
4th Governor of Alaska
In office
December 2, 1974 – December 6, 1982
LieutenantLowell Thomas Jr.
Terry Miller
Preceded byBill Egan
Succeeded byBill Sheffield
Personal details
Born
Jay Sterner Hammond

(1922-07-21)July 21, 1922
Troy, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 2, 2005(2005-08-02) (aged 83)
Port Alsworth, Alaska, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Other political
affiliations
Independent (1958–1960)
Spouse(s)
(m. 1952)
Children3
EducationPennsylvania State University
University of Alaska, Fairbanks (BA)
Signature
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1942–1946
UnitBlack Sheep Squadron
Battles/warsWorld War II

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

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  1. 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.