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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 A. Mitscher (born Jan. 26, 1887, Hillsboro, Wis., U.S.—died Feb. 3, 1947, Norfolk, Va.) was a U.S. naval officer who commanded the aircraft carriers of Task Force 58 in the Pacific area during World War II.
In the meantime, how do we assess the actions and decisions of Marc Mitscher at Midway? Here was the man who, over the next three years, would command the Fast Carrier Task Force that led the American drive across the Pacific to Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, and became known as “The Magnificent Mitscher.”
Marc A. Mitscher was a pilot, a brilliant tactician, and the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s senior carrier admiral—recognized belatedly as one of the leading combat officers in the history of air-sea warfare.
Jul 3, 2019 · Admiral Marc Mitscher was an American naval commander during World War II. Here's an account of his career.
Admiral Marc A. Mitscher earned distinction as one of the U.S. Navy’s great battle commanders in the 41 years he served his country. Marc Andrew Mitscher was born in Hillsboro, Wisconsin on...
Mitscher received a designation Naval Aviator No. 33 on June 2nd, 1916. Piloted one of the unsuccessful NC seaplanes attempting the first airborne transatlantic crossing in 1919. Made the first successful take off and landing on the USS Saratoga in 1928.
However, six months later, in January 1944, he took command of the outfit he made famous, the most powerful naval combat force the world has ever known, Task Force 58. Task Force 58 had 12 carriers then, four carriers in each task group with an experienced rear admiral aviator in command of each.
Hillsboro, Wisconsin. After graduation from the Naval Academy in 1910, Marc Mitscher served in the Fleet until 1915, when he reported for aviation training aboard the U.S.S. North Carolina, one...
Feb 18, 2015 · Marc Andrew Mitscher, the son of Oscar A. Mitscher and Mrs. Myrta V. Shear Mitscher, was born on 26 January 1887, in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. He attended grade and high schools in Washington,...
