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James Kelsey Cogswell

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Allegiance
  
United States

Years of service
  
1868–1908


Rank
  
Rear admiral

Name
  
James Cogswell

Children
  
Francis Cogswell

Born
  
September 27, 1847 Milwaukee, Wisconsin (
1847-09-27
)

Relations
  
Captain Francis Cogswell (son)

Died
  
August 12, 1908, Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Education
  
United States Naval Academy

Battles/wars
  
Spanish–American War

Battles and wars
  
Spanish–American War

Service/branch
  
United States Navy

James Kelsey Cogswell (September 27, 1847 – August 12, 1908) was an admiral in the United States Navy who served in Spanish–American War.

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Early life

Cogswell was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on September 27, 1847, the son of George Cogswell and Celestia A. Stone.

He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1868.

Cogswell was executive officer of the battleship Oregon during the Spanish–American War. He was aboard the Oregon during the historic dash around Cape Horn to join the North Atlantic Squadron in time to contribute to the destruction of the Spanish Fleet at the Battle of Santiago de Cuba in 1898. For eminent and conspicuous conduct in that decisive battle he was promoted to Commander.

Rear Admiral Cogswell died at South Jacksonville, Florida, on August 12, 1908.

Personal life

Cogswell's son Captain Francis Cogswell was also a US Navy officer. Cogswell's sister Bianca Cogswell was married to Senator John L. Mitchell, the father of General Billy Mitchell.

USS Cogswell

The USS Cogswell (DD-651) was a Fletcher-class destroyer in the United States Navy, serving in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The ship is named in honour of Rear Admiral James Kelsey Cogswell, and his son, Captain Francis Cogswell.

References

James Kelsey Cogswell Wikipedia