Cameron Winslow

Cameron McRae Winslow (July 29, 1854 – January 2, 1932) served in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War and World War I. He was a son of Commander Francis Winslow (I) (1818–1862), who fought in the Civil War and died of yellow fever in 1862 while in command of USS R. R. Cuyler.

Cameron McRae Winslow
Born(1854-07-29)July 29, 1854
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedJanuary 2, 1932(1932-01-02) (aged 77)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1874–1916, c. 1917–1919
Rank Admiral
UnitUSS Nashville
Commands heldUSS Charleston
USS New Hampshire
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
World War I
Alma materUnited States Naval Academy
Spouse(s)Theodora Havemeyer
RelationsJohn A. Winslow (cousin)

He was a first cousin once removed of Rear Admiral John A. Winslow, who also served in the Civil War and is best known as the commanding officer of USS Kearsarge which defeated CSS Alabama.

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