William Gwin | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:William_Gwin_(naval_officer).jpg) Engraving of William Gwin by J.C. Buure, New York | |
| Born | December 6, 1832 Columbus, Indiana |
| Died | January 3, 1863 (aged 30) Mississippi River |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1847–1863 |
| Rank | &sq=&lang=&file=File:USN_lt_com_rank_insignia.jpg){kind=icon} Lieutenant commander |
| Commands | |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
William Gwin (6 December 1832 – 3 January 1863) was an officer in the United States Navy who was killed in action during the American Civil War. One of the most promising officers in the nation, with extensive command and combat experience, Gwin had risen to the rank of lieutenant commander by the time of his death.[1]
- ^ "USS Gwin (I)". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 9 August 2013.