Carl J. Seiberlich

Carl J. Seiberlich
Born	(1921-07-04)July 4, 1921 Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, US
Died	March 24, 2006(2006-03-24) (aged 84) Reston, Virginia, US
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Navy and United States Merchant Marine
Years of service	1943–1980
Rank	Rear Admiral
Commands	USS Salamonie USS Hornet
Battles/wars	World War II: Battle of the Atlantic Battle of Salerno Battle of Anzio Battle of Okinawa
Awards	Legion of Merit (6) Air Medal

Rear Admiral Carl Joseph Seiberlich (July 4, 1921 – March 24, 2006) was a naval aviator in the United States Navy who commanded the aircraft carrier USS Hornet that picked up the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 astronauts after splashdown in the Pacific. He was the first man qualified to land airships, airplanes and helicopters on an aircraft carrier.