Maurice E. Curts

Maurice E. Curts
Admiral Maurice E. Curts, c. 1958
Nickname(s)Germany
Born(1898-03-25)March 25, 1898
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
DiedFebruary 15, 1976(1976-02-15) (aged 77)
Las Gaviotas, Mexico
Buried
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1919–1960
Rank Admiral
Commands
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsNavy Cross
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star
Purple Heart

Maurice Edwin Curts (March 25, 1898 – February 15, 1976) was a four-star admiral in the United States Navy who served as commander in chief of the United States Pacific Fleet in 1958.