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 Vice Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher, USN Photographed aboard USS Saratoga (CV-3), September 17, 1942. Official U.S. Navy Photograph | |
| Born | April 29, 1885 Marshalltown, Iowa |
| Died | April 25, 1973 (aged 87) Bethesda, Maryland |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1906-1947 |
| Rank |  Admiral |
| Battles / wars | Mexican Revolution –Battle of Veracruz World War I –Battle of the Atlantic World War II –Battle of the Coral Sea –Battle of Midway –Guadalcanal campaign –Tulagi –Eastern Solomons |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal |
| Relations | Nephew of Frank Friday Fletcher |
Frank Jack Fletcher (April 29, 1885 – April 25, 1973) was an admiral in the United States Navy during World War II. Fletcher was the operational commander at the pivotal Battles of Coral Sea and of Midway. As a lieutenant, Fletcher was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in battle at Veracruz. He was the nephew of Admiral Frank Friday Fletcher, another Medal of Honor recipient.