Joseph P. Moorer

Joe Park Moorer
Born (1922-10-18)October 18, 1922
Mount Willing, Alabama
Died February 26, 2014(2014-02-26) (aged 91)
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service 1948–1980
Rank Vide 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

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