Marc Mitscher

Marc Andrew Mitscher
Marc Andrew Mitscher
	Marc A. Mitscher, then a vice admiral (c. 1944–45)
Nickname(s)	"Pete"
Born	January 26, 1887; Hillsboro, Wisconsin U.S
Died	February 3, 1947 (aged 60); Norfolk, Virginia U.S
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1910–1947
Rank	Admiral
Service number	7591
Commands	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 World War II.