John Cassin | |
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![]() Commodore John Cassin | |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, British America | July 16, 1760
Died | Charleston, South Carolina, US | March 23, 1822
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | |
Years of service | 1777–1822 |
Rank | Commodore |
Commands | |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War
War of 1812 |
Spouse(s) | Ann Wilcox |
Commodore John Cassin (July 16, 1760 – March 24, 1822) was a United States Navy officer, who led the vital defense of Gosport Navy Yard during the War of 1812 and served as its Commandant.[1]