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Also Known As Marc Andrew Mitscher
Born January 26, 1887 • Wisconsin • (Birthday in 2 days)
Died February 3, 1947 (aged 60) • Norfolk • Virginia
Role In Battle of Leyte Gulf • Battle of Midway • Battle of the Philippine Sea • World War II • Battle of Okinawa

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