Henry Eagle

Henry Eagle
Henry Eagle
Born	April 7, 1801; New York City, United States
Died	November 26, 1882 (aged 81); New York City, United States
Buried	Woodlawn Cemetery, The Bronx, New York City
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1818 – 1866
Rank	Commodore
Commands held	USS Santee; USS Monticello
Battles/wars	American Civil War Blockade of the Chesapeake Bay Battle of Sewell's Point; Battle of Galveston Harbor; ; Peninsula Campaign Battle of Hampton Roads; ;
Spouse(s)	Minerva Smith (m. 1833⁠–⁠1882)

Henry Eagle was an American commodore that served the American Civil War with his most notable action during the conflict being his service at the Battle of Sewell's Point. He was also a midshipsman as well as commanding several ships during his military career.

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