John Henry Russell

John Henry Russell
Born(1827-07-04)4 July 1827
Frederick, Maryland
Died1 April 1897(1897-04-01) (aged 69)
Washington, D.C.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1841–1886
Rank Rear admiral
CommandsKennebec
Pontiac
Cyane
Battles/warsMexican–American War
American Civil War
RelationsJohn H. Russell, Jr. (son)
Brooke Astor (granddaughter)

Rear Admiral John Henry Russell (4 July 1827 – 1 April 1897) was an officer of the United States Navy during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War.[1]

  1. ^ "Russell". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History & Heritage Command. 21 October 2005. Retrieved 2 November 2010.