Maurice F. Weisner
| Maurice F. Weisner | |
|---|---|
 Admiral Maurice F. Weisner | |
| Born |
November 20, 1917 Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Died |
October 15, 2006 (aged 88) Pensacola, Florida[1] |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1941-1979 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | U.S. Pacific Command |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) Air Medal (6) |
Maurice Franklin Weisner (November 20, 1917 – October 15, 2006) was a United States Navy four-star admiral who served as Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) from 1972 to 1973; Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT) from 1973 to 1976; and Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Command (CINCPAC) from 1976 to 1979. He served in World War II as a naval aviator aboard the USS Wasp (CV-7) until it was sunk in September 1942.
Awards and decorations
Admiral Weisner's awards and decorations include:
Naval Aviator Badge
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (4 awards)
Legion of Merit (2 awards)
Distinguished Flying Cross (2 awards)
Air Medal (6 awards)
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (with Combat "V")- Five unit commendations
- Various campaign and service medals
- Foreign decorations from Japan, the Republic of Korea, Republic of Vietnam, Philippine Republic, Kingdom of Thailand and the United Nations.
- As the senior active duty naval aviator, he received the Gray Eagle Award.
Retirement
Weisner retired from the Navy in 1979. He died in 2006 and was buried in Barrancas National Cemetery
References
- ↑ "Maurice Weisner, 88; Admiral Headed U.S. Pacific Forces in 1970s". Los Angeles Times. October 20, 2006.