James W. Cooke

James Wallace Cooke (August 23, 1812 – June 21, 1869) was an American naval officer, serving in the United States Navy and during the American Civil War serving in the Confederate Navy.

James Wallace Cooke
James Wallace Cooke
BornAugust 23, 1812
Beaufort, North Carolina, US
DiedJune 21, 1869(1869-06-21) (aged 56)
Portsmouth, Virginia, US
Allegiance United States of America
 Virginia
 Confederate States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Virginia State Navy
 Confederate States Navy
Years of service18281861 (USN)
18611865 (CSN)
Rank Lieutenant (USN)
Captain (CSN)
Commands heldCSS Ellis
CSS Albemarle
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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