John J. Brice

John J. Brice (1841 – 1 January 1912) led the United States Fish Commission as the third United States Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries. He served in the position from 1896 to 1898. Prior to his Fish Commission service, he was a United States Navy officer who saw action during the American Civil War (1861–1865).

John J. Brice
John J. Brice during his United States Navy service.
United States Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries
In office
March 30, 1896  February 16, 1898
PresidentGrover Cleveland (1896–1897)
William McKinley (1897–1898)
Preceded byMarshall McDonald
Succeeded byGeorge M. Bowers
Personal details
Born1841
Newark, Ohio
Died1 January 1912 (age 70)
San Francisco, California
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNaval officer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1861–1895, 1898
RankCaptain
Commands
  • USS Don
  • USS Adams
Battles/wars
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