Apollo Soucek

Apollo Soucek
Apollo Soucek
NicknameSockem
Born(1897-02-24)February 24, 1897
Lamont, Territory of Oklahoma
DiedJuly 22, 1955(1955-07-22) (aged 58)
Washington, D.C.
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1918–1955
Rank Vice admiral
CommandsFighting Squadron 2
USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CV-42)
Carrier Division 3/Task Force 77
ConflictsWorld War I
World War II
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal

Apollo Soucek (February 24, 1897 – July 22, 1955) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy, who was a record-breaking test pilot during 1929 and 1930, served in World War II, and was commander of Carrier Division Three during the Korean War, ending his career as chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics.

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