William A. Moffett
William Adger Moffett | |
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Rear Admiral William A. Moffett | |
| Born | 31 October 1869 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | 4 April 1933 (aged 63) off the coast of New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1890–1933 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | USS Chester (CL-1) Great Lakes Naval Training Center USS Mississippi (BB-41) Bureau of Aeronautics |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War *Capture of Guam *Battle of Manila (1898) Mexican Revolution *Battle of Veracruz World War I |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Lifesaving Medal |
William Adger Moffett (31 October 1869 – 4 April 1933) was an American admiral and Medal of Honor recipient known as the architect of naval aviation in the United States Navy.