Matthias Bennett Gardner (28 November 1897 – 24 August 1975) was an American naval officer, rear admiral and later, vice admiral of the United States Navy. He served during the World War II at various posts and units, including assistant commander-in-chief at Pacific Fleet for Plans, and was then assigned to command the Carrier Division Eleven for USS Enterprise CV-6, USS Saratoga CV-3 and USS Ranger CV-4 respectively. He retired as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations in 1956.