Oscar Walter Farenholt
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Rear Admiral Oscar Walter Farenholt (May 2, 1845 – June 30, 1920) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War, the Spanish–American War and is the first enlisted man in the Navy to reach flag rank.[1]
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Oscar Walter Farenholt | |
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Born | (1845-05-02)May 2, 1845 San Antonio, Texas |
Died | June 30, 1920(1920-06-30) (aged 75) Mare Island, California |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1861–1901 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Unit | USS Wabash USS Catskill |
Commands held | USS Henry Janes USS Pinta USS Monocacy USS Monadnock |
Battles/wars | American Civil War Spanish–American War |
Spouse(s) | Ella Mortimer Ames (1848–1925) |
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