John P. Gillis
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John Pritchett Gillis (6 September 1803 – 25 February 1873) was a commodore in the United States Navy. He served in the Navy from 1825 until 1866 and saw military action in the Mexican-American War and the U.S. Civil War.
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John P. Gillis | |
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Born | (1803-09-06)September 6, 1803 Wilmington, Delaware |
Died | February 25, 1873(1873-02-25) (aged 69) Wilmington, Delaware |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1825–1866 |
Rank | Commodore |
Commands held | USS Monticello USS Seminole USS Ossipee |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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