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William Henry Hudson Southerland
United States Navy Rear Admiral / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the American lobbyist and politician, see William Steve Southerland II.
William Henry Hudson Southerland (July 10, 1852 – January 30, 1933) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy. He commanded several ships in Cuban waters during the Spanish–American War, and later served as Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet.
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William Henry Hudson Southerland | |
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![]() Southerland as a captain circa 1907 | |
Born | (1852-07-10)July 10, 1852 New York City |
Died | January 30, 1933(1933-01-30) (aged 80) Washington, D.C. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1865, 1867–1914 |
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Commands held | Eagle Yankee Cleveland (C-19) New Jersey (BB-16) Pacific Fleet |
Battles/wars | American Civil War Spanish–American War Occupation of Nicaragua |
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