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William A. Moffett
US Navy admiral and Medal of Honor recipient (1869–1933) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the American librarian, see William Andrew Moffett.
William Adger Moffett (October 31, 1869 – April 4, 1933) was an American admiral and Medal of Honor recipient known as the architect of naval aviation in the United States Navy.
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![]() Rear Admiral William A. Moffett | |
Born | (1869-10-31)October 31, 1869 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
Died | April 4, 1933(1933-04-04) (aged 63) off the coast of New Jersey, U.S. |
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Years of service | 1890–1933 |
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Commands held | USS Chester (CL-1) Great Lakes Naval Training Center USS Mississippi (BB-41) Bureau of Aeronautics |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War *Capture of Guam *Battle of Manila (1898) Mexican Revolution *Battle of Veracruz World War I |
Awards | Medal of Honor Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Lifesaving Medal |
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