John Ancrum Winslow

John Ancrum Winslow (19 November 1811 – 29 September 1873) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War. He was in command of the steam sloop of war USS Kearsarge during her historic 1864 action off Cherbourg, France, with the Confederate sea raider CSS Alabama.

John Ancrum Winslow
Born(1811-11-19)November 19, 1811
Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedSeptember 29, 1873(1873-09-29) (aged 61)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Buried
Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1827–1873
Rank Rear admiral
Commands held
  • USS Kearsarge
  • Pacific Squadron
Battles/warsMexican–American War
  • Mosquito Fleet Campaign
  • Battle of Veracruz

American Civil War

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