John Cassin (naval officer)

Commodore John Cassin (July 7, 1760 – March 24, 1822) was a United States Navy officer, who led the vital defense of Gosport Navy Yard during the War of 1812 and served as its Commandant.

For the American ornithologist, see John Cassin. For the Australian rules footballer, see John Cassin (footballer).
John Cassin
Commodore John Cassin
Born(1760-07-07)July 7, 1760
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, British America
Died(1822-03-23)March 23, 1822
Charleston, South Carolina, US
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branch
  • United States Army
  • United States Navy
Years of service1777–1822
RankCommodore
Commands held
  • Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Battles/warsAmerican Revolutionary War
War of 1812
Spouse(s)Ann Wilcox
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