Admiral Marc A. Mitscher, U. S. Navy
N 43° 39.155 W 090° 21.169
15T E 713473 N 4836692
Admiral Marc A. Mitscher, U. S. Navy Historical Marker in wayside on Hwy 33 just west of Hillsboro
Waymark Code: WM1F1P
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 04/24/2007
Views: 33
“Admiral Marc A. Mitscher, U. S. Navy, pioneer in naval aviation and Commander of Naval Air Task Force 58, famed for its destruction of Japanese sea power in World War II, was born in Hillsboro, January 26, 1887. A 1910 graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy and the Naval Flying School, he served with dedicated purpose and distinguished achievement in a career that proved the effectiveness of naval aircraft carriers. As a result of his brilliant leadership, his indomitable fighting spirit, and his many conspicuous firsts in naval aviation, he was awarded many high decorations by the U. S. and foreign governments. Admiral Mitscher died February 3, 1947 and lies in the hallowed ground of Arlington National Cemetery, always remembered and highly respected by all men of naval aviation.
Erected 1958”
County: Vernon
Location: Wayside
MarkerID: 79
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