Edward Simpson (naval officer)
United States Navy officer (1824–1888) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Simpson (March 3, 1824 – December 1, 1888) served as an officer in the United States Navy during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War, eventually attaining the rank of rear admiral. His service included being assigned as commanding officer of several Navy ships and serving with distinction in various shore assignments.
For the acting Governor of Guam, see Edward Simpson (governor).
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Born | (1824-03-03)March 3, 1824 New York City, New York |
Died | December 1, 1888(1888-12-01) (aged 64) Washington, D.C. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy Union Navy |
Years of service | 1840–1886 |
Rank | Rear admiral |
Unit | USS Passaic USS Isonomia President of the Naval Advisory Board President of the Board of Inspection and Survey |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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