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, who was also awarded the Medal of Honor for actions at Veracruz.