Gustavus Fox

Gustavus Fox
Fox in August 1866
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
In office
August 1, 1861 – November 26, 1866
PresidentAbraham Lincoln
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byWilliam Faxon
Personal details
Born
Gustavus Vasa Fox

(1821-06-13)June 13, 1821
Saugus, Massachusetts
DiedOctober 29, 1883(1883-10-29) (aged 62)
New York City, New York
Resting placeRock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
SpouseVirginia Woodbury Fox
Alma materPhillips Academy
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1838–1856
Rank Lieutenant
Battles/warsMexican-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.