Francis X. McInerney | |
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 RADM McInerney aboard USS Helena (CA-75), 1949 | |
| Birth name | Francis Xavier McInerney |
| Born | 28 March 1899 Cheyenne, Wyoming, US |
| Died | 24 June 1956 (aged 57) San Diego, California, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | June 1921 – 30 June 1955 |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Service number | NSN: 0-56889 |
| Commands | USS Smith (DD-378) Destroyer Squadron 21 USS Washington (BB-56) |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star   with Combat "V"  with Combat "V" |
Francis Xavier McInerney (28 March 1899 – 24 June 1956) was a United States Navy vice admiral, Navy Cross recipient, Silver Star recipient and namesake of USS McInerney (FFG-8).