Gustavus H. Scott

Gustavus H. Scott
Born(1812-06-13)June 13, 1812
Fairfax County, Virginia, US
DiedMarch 23, 1882(1882-03-23) (aged 69)
Washington, D.C., US
Buried
Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington, D.C. (1882–96)
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia (1896–)
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1828–1874
RankRear admiral
Commands
Battles / wars

Gustavus Hall Scott (13 June 1812 – 23 March 1882) was an officer in the United States Navy who served in the Second Seminole War and the American Civil War. He rose to the rank of rear admiral and late in his career was commander-in-chief of the North Atlantic Squadron.