Joe P. Moorer | |
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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 held | 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) |
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]
