George A. Converse
United States Navy admiral (1844–1909) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Albert Converse (13 May 1844 – 29 March 1909) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy, who was noted for his contributions to naval engineering. He saw service in the Spanish–American War.
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George Albert Converse | |
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Born | (1844-05-13)13 May 1844 Norwich, Vermont |
Died | 29 March 1909(1909-03-29) (aged 64) Washington, D.C. |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1861–1906 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | USS Enterprise USS Montgomery USS Illinois Chief of the Bureaus of Equipment, Ordnance, and Navigation |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Relations | Laura Shelby Converse (wife) |
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