James W. Nicholson

James William Augustus Nicholson
James William Augustus Nicholson
Born	March 10, 1821; Dedham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	October 28, 1887 (aged 66); New York, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1838–1883
Rank	Rear admiral
Commands held	Isaac Smith; Shamrock; Manhattan; Mohongo; European Squadron;
Battles/wars	Mexican–American War; Opening of Japan; American Civil War; Egyptian Expedition;
Relations	Samuel Nicholson (grandfather)

Rear Admiral James William Augustus Nicholson (10 March 1821 – 28 October 1887) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War.

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