Alexander Murray (1816–1884)

Rear Admiral Alexander Murray (2 January 1816 – 10 November 1884) was a flag officer in the United States Navy, who served during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War.

Rear Admiral

Alexander Murray
Commander A. Murray in 1866
Born(1816-01-02)January 2, 1816
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
DiedNovember 10, 1884(1884-11-10) (aged 68)
Washington, D.C.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1835–1878
Rank Rear admiral
Commands held
  • USS Louisiana
  • USS Augusta
  • Philadelphia Navy Yard
  • Pacific Squadron
Battles/wars
RelationsCommodore Alexander Murray (grandfather)
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