Winfield Scott Schley

Winfield Scott Schley
Winfield Scott Schley
Born(1839-10-09)October 9, 1839
Near Frederick, Maryland, U.S.
DiedOctober 2, 1911(1911-10-02) (aged 71)
New York City, U.S.[1]
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1860–1901
Rank Rear Admiral
UnitBrooklyn
CommandsFlying Squadron
Battles / warsAmerican Civil War
Spanish–American War
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Winfield Scott Schley (9 October 1839 – 2 October 1911) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy and the hero of the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish–American War.

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