Marc Mitscher

Marc Andrew Mitscher
Marc A. Mitscher, then a vice admiral (c. 1944–45)
Nickname"Pete"
BornJanuary 26, 1887
DiedFebruary 3, 1947(1947-02-03) (aged 60)
Place of burial
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Navy
Service years1910–1947
Rank Admiral
Service number7591
CommandsUSS Wright
USS Hornet
Commander Air, Solomon Islands
Fast Carrier Task Force
Eighth Fleet
Atlantic Fleet
Conflicts
Awards

Marc Andrew "Pete" Mitscher (January 26, 1887 – February 3, 1947) 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.