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United States Navy admiral (1813–1876) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
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Born | Norfolk, Virginia | November 1, 1813
Died | September 20, 1876 62) Portsmouth, New Hampshire | (aged
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1828–1875 |
Rank | Rear admiral |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Relations | David Farragut (brother-in-law) |
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]
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