Marc Mitscher

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United States admiral (1887-1947)

United StatesLived 1887 to 1947 · aged 60

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Marc Andrew "Pete" Mitscher 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.

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Naval aviator Marc A. Mitscher, circa 1916. Mitscher was among the first naval aviators.[8]

Crew of the N.C-1 from left to right: Lieutenant-Commander P. N. L. Bellinger, commander; Lieut.-Commander M. A. Mitscher, pilot; Lieut. J. T. Barin, pilot; Lieut. (j.g.) Harry Sodenwater, radio operator; Chief Machinist's Mate C. I. Kessler, engineer; Machinist Rasmus Christensen, reserve pilot engineer

Lt. Colonel James Doolittle and Captain Marc Mitscher on board USS Hornet.[N 1]

F4F Wildcats of VF-8 prepare to launch from USS Hornet.

The fifteen Devastators of VT-8 form up as they leave Hornet.

Vice Admiral Mitscher aboard his flagship, Lexington, in 1944.

Mitscher speaks with Air Group Commander David McCampbell, the task force's leading pilot.

Awards 4

1989National Aviation Hall of Fame

1919Officer of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword

Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

Navy Cross

Connected to Marc 6

James RooseveltAlso won Navy Cross

Christopher C. KraftAlso won National Aviation Hall of Fame

Jack NorthropAlso won National Aviation Hall of Fame

Willis Augustus LeeAlso won Navy Cross

José Mendes CabeçadasAlso won Officer of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword

Pappy BoyingtonAlso won Navy Cross

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United States

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deceased

Dates

Lived 1887 to 1947 · aged 60

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