Joseph Park Moorer (October 18, 1922 – February 26, 2014) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. Born in Mount Willing, Alabama, he was the younger brother of Admiral Thomas Hinman Moorer.[1][2] Joe Moorer graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1941 and served in the Pacific Theater in World War II and in the Vietnam War.[1] From 1977 to 1980, he served as Commander in Chief of United States Naval Forces Europe, headquartered in London, England.[3] He retired in 1980 and died at his Florida home in 2014.[3][4]
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| Born | October 18, 1922 Mount Willing, Alabama |
| Died | February 26, 2014 (aged 91) Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1941–1980 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | United States Naval Forces Europe Carrier Group 6 USS Ranger (CVA-61) USS Camden (AOE-2) VF-62 |
| Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
| Relations | Admiral Thomas Hinman Moorer (brother) |
References
edit- ^ a b Martell, Paul; Hayes, Grace P. (1974-07-01). World military leaders – Paul Martell, Grace P. Hayes – Google Books. Bowker. ISBN 9780835207850. Retrieved 2013-04-15.
- ^ Armed Forces Journal International - Google Books. 1974-07-01. Retrieved 2013-04-15.
- ^ a b http://www.epnaao.com/BIOS_files/EMERITUS/Moorer-%20Joseph%20P.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Joseph P. Moorer Obituary (1922 - 2014) Florida Times-Union". Legacy.com.