Maurice F. Weisner

Maurice F. Weisner
Admiral Maurice F. Weisner
Born	November 20, 1917 Knoxville, Tennessee
Died	Pensacola, Florida
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

• CNO Statement on Passing of Retired Adm. Maurice F. Weisner