Marc A. Mitscher, then a vice admiral (c. 1944–45)
Nickname(s)
"Pete"
Born
January 26, 1887 Hillsboro, Wisconsin U.S
Died
February 3, 1947(1947-02-03) (aged 60) Norfolk, Virginia U.S
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Navy
Years of service
1910–1947
Rank
Admiral
Service number
7591
Commands held
USS Wright USS Hornet Commander Air, Solomon Islands Fast Carrier Task Force Eighth Fleet Atlantic Fleet
Battles/wars
World War I
World War II
Doolittle Raid
Battle of Midway
Solomon Islands campaign
Battle of the Philippine Sea
Battle of Leyte Gulf
Battle of Iwo Jima
Battle of Okinawa
Awards
Navy Cross (3)
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit
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.
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...
Navy operated these carriers was developed principally by Admiral MarcMitscher. Mitscher determined that the best defense for a carrier was its own air...
Mitscher may refer to: MarcMitscher (1887–1947), United States Navy admiral Oscar A. Mitscher, Early-day mayor of Oklahoma City, father of Admiral Marc...
Nimitz at Pacific Fleet Headquarters in Hawaii, he ordered Rear Admiral MarcMitscher, commander of the Fast Carrier Task Force (Task Force 58), who had sent...
aircraft to Rabaul, Admiral Raymond Spruance ordered Vice Admiral MarcMitscher's Fast Carrier Task Force, designated TF 58, to carry out air raids against...
Admiral Raymond A. Spruance. Task Force 58, commanded by Vice Admiral MarcMitscher, consisted of 15 carriers, 7 battleships, 11 cruisers, 86 destroyers...
Fifth Fleet's Fast Carrier Task Force, which was commanded by Admiral MarcMitscher. The transfer stemmed from a directive from the Chief of Naval Operations...
commanded by Captain George Murray, and Hornet, commanded by Captain MarcMitscher, which were tasked with launching the first strike. Spruance ordered...
crew were picked up by Nashville. Doolittle and Hornet skipper Captain MarcMitscher decided to launch the B-25s immediately—10 hours early and 170 nautical...
Spruance flagship of Vice Admiral MarcMitscher flagship of Admiral Raymond Spruance flagship of Vice Admiral MarcMitscher "Ryukus". US Army Center of Military...
morning of May 11, 1945, USS Bunker Hill, the flagship of Vice Admiral MarcMitscher, participated as part of TG 58.3 in carrier operations 122 kilometres...
recipient), namesake of USS Miller (FF-1091) and USS Doris Miller (CVN-81) MarcMitscher (three awards) John Anderson Moore (three awards) Dudley W. "Mush" Morton...
in Everett, Washington, and raised in Bangor, Michigan. He portrayed MarcMitscher in Pearl Harbor and Mr. Parmagi in Hellraiser: Inferno. He is also known...
Burke's service as Chief of Naval Operations. It also refers to Admiral MarcMitscher, an influential figure and mentor for whom Admiral Burke served as chief...
task forces during World War II, and retired in December 1947. He and MarcMitscher were the only early Naval Aviation pioneers to survive the hazards of...
"Nick" – George D. Wallace, U.S. cavalry officer "Oklahoma Pete" – MarcMitscher, American World War II admiral "Ol' Blood and Guts" – George S. Patton...
Force 38 (TF 38, the Fast Carrier Task Force, commanded by Vice Admiral MarcMitscher), as its main component, would provide more distant cover and support...
Alla Nazimova (3 June. 1879 – 13 July 1945), Russian actress 1947: MarcMitscher (26 January 1887 – 3 February 1947), pioneer in naval aviation who became...
States Navy: Chester W. Nimitz Raymond A. Spruance Richmond K. Turner MarcMitscher Harry W. Hill Carl Henry Jones United States Marine Corps: Holland...
Force bomber pilot "Pete" Frank K. Everest, Jr., American test pilot MarcMitscher, American World War II carrier admiral Elwood R. Queseda, American fighter...
the fundamentals of flight. In April 1941, United States Navy officer MarcMitscher proposed that the Navy develop amphibious gliders with flying-boat hulls...
Navy 4 anti-aircraft defense units During the night, Vice Admiral MarcMitscher's large carrier force, Task Force 58, arrived off Iwo Jima. Also in this...