Richard Wainwright (admiral)

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Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright (December 17, 1849 – March 6, 1926), son of commander Richard Wainwright, was an officer in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War.

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Richard Wainwright
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Richard Wainwright in 1902
Born(1849-12-17)December 17, 1849
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedMarch 6, 1926(1926-03-06) (aged 76)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Buried
AllegianceFlag_of_the_United_States_%281908%E2%80%931912%29.svg United States
Service/branchNaval_jack_of_the_United_States_%281908%E2%80%931912%29.svg United States Navy
Years of service1868–1911
RankUSN_Rear_Admiral_rank_insignia.jpg Rear Admiral
Commands heldOffice of Naval Intelligence
USS Gloucester
2nd Division, Great White Fleet
Battles/wars
ChildrenRichard Wainwright
RelationsRichard Wainwright (father)
SignatureRichard_Wainwright_%28US_naval_officer_during_the_Spanish-American_war%29_signature.jpg
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