George Marshall (gunner)

George Marshall (1781 – August 2, 1855) was a chemist, pyrotechnist, artillery specialist, author, educator, and gunner in the United States Navy. He fought in the War of 1812, he was part of Commodore Isaac Chauncey's freshwater fleet on Lake Ontario. He served in the United States Navy with distinction for over forty-six years. He achieved the status of master gunner. He was one of the most important naval gunners in U.S. history. He helped build the framework of U.S. naval gunnery education. He was a 19th-century American scientist.

Master Gunner
George Marshall
Personal details
Born1781
Rhodes, Greece
DiedAugust 2, 1855 (aged 7273)
Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
SpousePhillippi Higgs
ChildrenSophia Marshall
Maria J Marshall
Eleanor Elizabeth Marshall
George J. Marshall
Known forPyrotechnic Chemistry
Dye Chemistry
Artillery Education
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1809–1855
RankMaster gunner
Battles/warsWar of 1812
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