John J. Brice | |
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United States Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries | |
In office March 30, 1896 – February 16, 1898 | |
President | Grover Cleveland (1896–1897) William McKinley (1897–1898) |
Preceded by | Marshall McDonald |
Succeeded by | George M. Bowers |
Personal details | |
Born | 1841 Newark, Ohio |
Died | 1 January 1912 (age 70) San Francisco, California |
Nationality | American |
Profession | Naval officer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1861–1895, 1898 |
Rank | Captain |
Commands | |
Battles/wars | |
John J. Brice (1841 – 1 January 1912) led the United States Fish Commission as the third United States Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries. He served in the position from 1896 to 1898. Prior to his Fish Commission service, he was a United States Navy officer who saw action during the American Civil War (1861–1865).