Maurice F. Weisner
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| Maurice F. Weisner | |
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| 1917-2006 | |
 Admiral Maurice F. Weisner |
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| 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 F. Weisner 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.
[edit] Awards and Decorations
Admiral Weisner's awards and decorations include:
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.
[edit] Retirement
Weisner retired from the Navy in 1979. He died in 2006 and was buried in Barrancas National Cemetery
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