Frank Jack Fletcher
USN admiral, Medal of Honor recipient (1885–1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frank Jack Fletcher (April 29, 1885 – April 25, 1973) was an admiral in the United States Navy during World War II. Fletcher commanded five different task forces through the war; he was the operational task force commander at the pivotal battles of the Coral Sea and Midway, which collectively resulted in the sinking of five Japanese aircraft carriers.
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Nickname(s) | Black Jack |
Born | (1885-04-29)April 29, 1885 Marshalltown, Iowa, US |
Died | April 25, 1973(1973-04-25) (aged 87) Bethesda, Maryland, US |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1906–1947 |
Rank | Admiral |
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Relations | Admiral Frank Friday Fletcher (uncle) |
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In 1914, then Lieutenant Fletcher was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the battle at Veracruz. He was the nephew of Admiral Frank Friday Fletcher, who was also awarded the Medal of Honor for actions at Veracruz.