George H. Cooper
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Rear Admiral George Henry Cooper (27 July 1821 – 17 November 1891) was an officer in the United States Navy. During his long naval career, he served on the African Slave Trade Patrol, and fought in the Second Seminole War, the Mexican War, the American Civil War, and the Korean Expedition, and rose to command of the North Atlantic Squadron.
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Born | (1821-07-27)27 July 1821 New York City, New York, US |
Died | 17 November 1891(1891-11-17) (aged 70) Brooklyn, New York, US |
Buried | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1836–1884 |
Rank | Rear admiral |
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