Tom Garrison

American marine scientist and naval officer
Person human Q133777569
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Tom Garrison

Summary

Tom Garrison is a human[1]. He was born on November 10, 1942[2]. He died on February 24, 2016[3]. He worked as an oceanographer[4], author[5], marine scientist[6], naval officer[7], and screenwriter[8].

Key Facts

  • Tom Garrison was born on November 10, 1942[2].
  • Tom Garrison died on February 24, 2016[3].
  • Tom Garrison held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Tom Garrison's professions included oceanographer[4].
  • Tom Garrison worked as an author[5].
  • Tom Garrison worked as a marine scientist[6].
  • Tom Garrison worked as a naval officer[7].
  • Tom Garrison's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Tom Garrison worked as a teacher[10].
  • Tom Garrison held the position of professor emeritus[11].
  • Among Tom Garrison's employers was Orange Coast College[12].
  • Tom Garrison was employed by University of Southern California[13].
  • Among Tom Garrison's employers was San Diego State University[14].
  • Tom Garrison's education included a stint at University of Southern California[15].
  • Tom Garrison was educated at Woodrow Wilson Classical High School[16].
  • Tom Garrison was educated at University of Utah[17].
  • Tom Garrison was educated at San Diego State University[18].
  • Tom Garrison is recorded as male[19].
  • Tom Garrison's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Tom Garrison's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[21].
  • Tom Garrison's family name is recorded as Garrison[22].
  • Tom Garrison's given name is recorded as Thomas[23].
  • Tom Garrison's given name is recorded as Sherman[24].

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Origins and Family

Tom Garrison was born on November 10, 1942[2].

Education

Educated at University of Southern California[15], a private university[25], in United States[26], founded in 1880[27], headquartered in Los Angeles[28]; Woodrow Wilson Classical High School[16], a high school[29], in United States[30], founded in 1926[31]; University of Utah[17], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1850[34]; and San Diego State University[18], a public research university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1897[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include oceanographer[4], author[5], marine scientist[6], naval officer[7], screenwriter[8], and teacher[10]. Employers include Orange Coast College[12], a community college[38], in United States[39], founded in 1947[40]; University of Southern California[13], a private university[41], in United States[42], founded in 1880[43], headquartered in Los Angeles[44]; and San Diego State University[14], a public research university[45], in United States[46], founded in 1897[47]. Tom Garrison held the position of professor emeritus[11].

Death and Burial

Tom Garrison died on February 24, 2016[3].

FAQs

What did Tom Garrison do for work?

Tom Garrison worked as oceanographer[4], author[5], marine scientist[6], naval officer[7], and screenwriter[8].

Where did Tom Garrison go to school?

Tom Garrison was educated at University of Southern California[15], Woodrow Wilson Classical High School[16], University of Utah[17], and San Diego State University[18].

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Class ancestry

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