John Henry Russell
American admiral (1827–1897) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people with the same name, see John Russell.
Rear Admiral John Henry Russell (4 July 1827 – 1 April 1897) was an officer of the United States Navy during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War.[1]
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John Henry Russell | |
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Born | (1827-07-04)4 July 1827 Frederick, Maryland |
Died | 1 April 1897(1897-04-01) (aged 69) Washington, D.C. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1841–1886 |
Rank | Rear admiral |
Commands held | Kennebec Pontiac Cyane |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
Relations | John H. Russell, Jr. (son) Brooke Astor (granddaughter) |
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