Joseph Smith (admiral)
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Joseph Smith (March 30, 1790 – January 17, 1877) was a rear admiral of the United States Navy, who served during the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, and the American Civil War.
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Born | (1790-03-30)March 30, 1790 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | January 17, 1877(1877-01-17) (aged 86) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Buried | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1809–1871 |
Rank | Rear admiral |
Commands held | USS Ohio Mediterranean Squadron Bureau of Yards and Docks |
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