Marc Mitscher

Marc Andrew Mitscher
Marc A. Mitscher, then a vice admiral (c. 1944–45)
Nickname(s)"Pete"
BornJanuary 26, 1887
Hillsboro, Wisconsin U.S
DiedFebruary 3, 1947(1947-02-03) (aged 60)
Norfolk, Virginia U.S
Place of burial
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1910–1947
Rank Admiral
Service number7591
Commands heldUSS Wright
USS Hornet
Commander Air, Solomon Islands
Fast Carrier Task Force
Eighth Fleet
Atlantic Fleet
Battles/wars
Awards

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 World War II.