Richard Worsam Meade II
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Captain Richard Worsam Meade II (21 May 1807 – 16 April 1870) was an American naval officer. He was also called Richard Worsam Meade, Sr. to distinguish him from his son, Rear Admiral Richard Worsam Meade III.
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Born | 21 May 1807 Cádiz, Spain |
Died | 16 April 1870 (aged 62) Brooklyn, New York |
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Allegiance | United States Union |
Service/ | United States Navy Union Navy |
Years of service | 1826–1851; 1854–1855; 1861–1867 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands held | USS Massachusetts USS North Carolina USS San Jacinto |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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