Francis X. McInerney

Francis X. McInerney
RADM McInerney aboard USS Helena (CA-75), 1949
Birth nameFrancis Xavier McInerney
Born(1899-03-28)28 March 1899
Cheyenne, Wyoming, US
Died24 June 1956(1956-06-24) (aged 57)
San Diego, California, US
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Service yearsJune 1921  – 30 June 1955
RankVice admiral
Service numberNSN: 0-56889
CommandsUSS Smith (DD-378)
Destroyer Squadron 21
USS Washington (BB-56)
ConflictsWorld War II Korean War
AwardsNavy Cross
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
with Combat "V"
Bronze Star
with Combat "V"

Francis Xavier McInerney (28 March 1899 – 24 June 1956) was a United States Navy vice admiral, Navy Cross recipient, Silver Star recipient and namesake of USS McInerney (FFG-8).

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