Marc Mitscher facts for kids

Marc Andrew Mitscher
Quick facts for kids Marc Andrew Mitscher
	Vice Admiral Marc A. Mitscher during World War II
Nickname(s)	"Pete"
Born	January 26, 1887; Hillsboro, Wisconsin
Died	February 3, 1947 (aged 60); Norfolk, Virginia
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1910–1947
Rank	Admiral
Service number	7591
Commands held	USS Wright; USS Hornet; Commander Air, Solomon Islands; Fast Carrier Task Force; Eighth Fleet; Atlantic Fleet
Battles/wars	World War I; World War II Doolittle Raid; Battle of Midway; Solomon Islands campaign; Battle of the Philippine Sea; Battle of Leyte Gulf; Battle of Iwo Jima; Battle of Okinawa;
Awards	Navy Cross (3); Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3); Legion of Merit

Marc Andrew "Pete" Mitscher (January 26, 1887 – February 3, 1947) was a pioneer in naval aviation who became an admiral in the United States Navy, and served as commander of the Fast Carrier Task Force in the Pacific during the latter half of World War II.