Gustavus Fox | |
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Assistant Secretary of the Navy | |
In office August 1, 1861 – November 26, 1866 | |
President | Abraham Lincoln |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | William Faxon |
Personal details | |
Born | Gustavus Vasa Fox June 13, 1821 Saugus, Massachusetts |
Died | October 29, 1883 New York City, New York | (aged 62)
Resting place | Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C. |
Spouse | Virginia Woodbury Fox |
Alma mater | Phillips Academy |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1838–1856 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | Mexican-American War |
Gustavus Vasa Fox (June 13, 1821 – October 29, 1883) was an officer of the United States Navy, who served during the Mexican–American War, and as the first Assistant Secretary of the Navy during the Civil War.