John Irwin (admiral)

John Irwin
John Irwin
	Rear Admiral John Irwin
Born	15 April 1832; Pittsburgh or Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US (sources vary)
Died	28 July 1901 (aged 69); Washington, D.C., US
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1847–1894
Rank	Rear Admiral
Commands held	USS New Berne; USS Gettysburg; USS Yantic; USS Sabine; USS Pensacola; Mare Island Navy Yard; Asiatic Squadron; Pacific Squadron;
Battles/wars	African Slave Trade Patrol; American Civil War Union blockade Battle of Hatteras Inlet Batteries Battle of Port Royal Battle of Port Royal Ferry; Black Week (Hawaii);
Relations	William W. Irwin (father); Agnes Irwin (half-sister); Robert Walker Irwin (half-brother);

Rear Admiral John Irwin (15 April 1832 – 28 July 1901) was an officer in the United States Navy. He participated in the African Slave Trade Patrol, fought in the American Civil War, and served as commander of the Asiatic and Pacific Squadrons.

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