Frank H. Newcomb

Frank H. Newcomb
Frank H. Newcomb
Birth name	Frank Hamilton Newcomb
Born	10 November 1846; Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	20 February 1934 (aged 87); Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Service/branch	United States Navy (USN); U.S. Revenue Cutter Service (USRCS);
Years of service	1863–1865 (USN); 1873–1910 (USRCS);
Rank	Commodore
Commands held	USRC Hudson
Battles/wars	Spanish–American War Second Battle of Cárdenas; ;
Awards	Cardenas Medal
Spouse(s)	Rose Prioleau Newcomb

Frank Hamilton Newcomb (10 November 1846 – 20 February 1934) was a United States Revenue Cutter Service commodore, best known for his actions at the Battle of Cárdenas during the Spanish–American War.

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