Thomas Turner (naval officer)
American Navy admiral (1807–1883) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas Turner (23 December 1807 – 24 March 1883) was a United States Navy rear admiral. He served as commander of the Pacific Squadron from 1869 to 1870. Turner fought in the Mexican–American War and, though a Virginian, served in the Union Navy during the American Civil War.
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Born | (1807-12-23)23 December 1807 King George County, Virginia |
Died | 24 March 1883(1883-03-24) (aged 75) Glen Mills, Pennsylvania |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy Union Navy |
Years of service | 1825–1870 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
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Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
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