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Joe Park Moorer
Born(1922-10-18)October 18, 1922
Mount Willing, Alabama
DiedFebruary 26, 2014(2014-02-26) (aged 91)
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1948–1980
RankVide admiral

Joseph Park Moorer (October 18, 1922 – February 26, 2014) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. Born in Mount Willing, Alabama, he is 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]

Captain Joe P. Moorer (left) with his brother, Thomas Hinman Moorer on June 30, 1967 aboard USS Bon Homme Richard

References

  1. ^ a b World military leaders - Paul Martell, Grace P. Hayes - Google Books. Books.google.ca. Retrieved 2013-04-15.
  2. ^ Armed Forces Journal International - Google Books. Books.google.ca. 1974-07-01. Retrieved 2013-04-15.
  3. ^ a b http://www.epnaao.com/BIOS_files/EMERITUS/Moorer-%20Joseph%20P.pdf
  4. ^ http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?n=joseph-p-moorer&pid=170028394&fhid=5612

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