Maurice Franklin Weisner (November 20, 1917October 15, 2006) was a four-star admiral of the United States Navy who served as Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) from 1972 to 1973; commander in chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT) from 1973 to 1976; and commander in chief of the U.S. Pacific Command (CINCPAC) from 1976 to 1979. Weisner graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1941 and served aboard the as a member of the ship's company until it was sunk in September 1942. He then graduated from flight school, becoming a Naval Aviator in 1943 and returning to combat in the Southwest Pacific until June 1945. He was credited with the sinking of a Japanese destroyer escort during that tour. During a career spanning 38 years, he served in six aircraft squadrons, commanding three, and commanded two ships, including the , two carrier divisions in the Pacific, and the US 7th Fleet in addition to the service noted above. He retired in November 1979. In retirement, Weisner presided as president of the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation until 1993 Awards and decorations Weisner's awards and decorations include: Foreign decorations from Japan, the Republic of Korea, Republic of Vietnam, Philippine Republic, Kingdom of Thailand and the United Nations. As the senior active duty naval aviator, he received the Gray Eagle Award. Retirement Weisner retired from the Navy in 1979. He died in 2006 and was buried in Barrancas National Cemetery See also He was preceded in death by his son who is listed a MIA in Vietnam During 1969. I know this to be fact since my brother was in the same plane that went down. So they are part of the names listed on the Vietnam Memorial on the same day during that conflict. The name can be seen on the Wall Website. References CNO Statement on Passing of Retired Adm. Maurice F. Weisner United States Navy personnel of World War II Recipients of the Legion of Merit Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) United States Navy admirals 1917 births 2006 deaths Recipients of the Air Medal Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (US Army) Vice Chiefs of Naval Operations Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Burials at Barrancas National Cemetery