Benjamin F. Sands
United States Navy admiral (1811–1883) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rear Admiral Benjamin Franklin Sands (February 11, 1811 – June 30, 1883) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War.
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Benjamin F. Sands | |
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Born | (1811-02-11)February 11, 1811 Baltimore, Maryland |
Died | June 30, 1883(1883-06-30) (aged 72) Washington, D.C. |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1828–1874 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Unit | Various |
Commands held | USS Porpoise (1836), USS Dacotah, USS Fort Jackson |
Battles/wars | Mexican-American War |
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