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 | |
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Born | Washington, D.C., U.S. | July 29, 1854
Died | January 2, 1932 77) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | (aged
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1874–1916, c. 1917–1919 |
Rank | Admiral |
Unit | USS Nashville |
Commands held | USS Charleston USS New Hampshire U.S. Pacific Fleet |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War World War I |
Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
Spouse(s) | Theodora Havemeyer |
Relations | John 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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