John M. B. Clitz | |
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Born | Sackets Harbor, New York, US | 1 December 1821
Died | 9 October 1897 Washington, D.C., US | (aged 75)
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Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1837–1883 |
Rank | Rear admiral |
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Rear Admiral John Mellen Brady Clitz (1 December 1821 – 9 October 1897) was an officer in the United States Navy. During his long naval career, he fought in both the Mexican War and the American Civil War and rose to command of the Asiatic Squadron.