Gilbert C. Wiltse
American naval officer (1838–1893) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gilbert Cornwall Wiltse (November 26, 1838 – April 26, 1893) was an American naval officer. He was known for his command of USS Boston during the Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
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Birth name | Gilbert Cornwall Wiltse |
Born | (1838-11-26)November 26, 1838 Binghamton, New York, U.S. |
Died | April 26, 1893(1893-04-26) (aged 54) New York City, New York, U.S. |
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Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
Spouse(s) |
Sarah Steele (m. 1872) |
Children | 4 |
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