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Marc Andrew Mitscher
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![]() Vice Admiral Marc A. Mitscher during World War II
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Nickname(s) | "Pete" |
Born | January 26, 1887 Hillsboro, Wisconsin |
Died | February 3, 1947 Norfolk, Virginia |
(aged 60)
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Years of service | 1910–1947 |
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Service number | 7591 |
Commands held | USS Wright USS Hornet Commander Air, Solomon Islands Fast Carrier Task Force Eighth Fleet Atlantic Fleet |
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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.

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