Alexander Mosely Pennock

Alexander Mosely Pennock (November 1, 1813 – September 20, 1876) was an officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was a captain during the war and rose to the rank of rear admiral after the war.

Alexander Mosely Pennock
Born	(1813-11-01)November 1, 1813 Norfolk, Virginia
Died	September 20, 1876(1876-09-20) (aged 62) Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1828–1875
Rank	Rear admiral
Battles / wars	American Civil War
Relations	David Farragut (brother-in-law)

Biography

Alexander Mosely Pennock was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on November 1, 1813.^[1]

He joined the United States Navy in April 1828. He was made a midshipman in 1834, commissioned as a lieutenant in March 1839, and as a commander in December 1855. He commanded the USS Southern Star in the Paraguay expedition. He served as fleet captain of the Mississippi River Squadron from 1862 to 1864.^[1]

He was promoted to captain in 1863, to commodore in 1868, and rear admiral in 1872. He retired from the Navy in 1875.^[1]

Alexander Mosely Pennock died in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on September 20, 1876.^[1]