| William T. Swinburne | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 24, 1847 |
| Died | March 3, 1928 (aged 80) |
| Place of birth | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Place of death | Coronado, California |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1862–1909 |
| Rank |
 Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | Pacific Squadron |
| Battles/wars |
American Civil War Spanish–American War |
William T. Swinburne is on the left in the middle row in this photograph of 13 retired United States Navy rear admirals and one retired United States Marine Corps major general taken ca. 1923.
William T. Swinburne (August 24, 1847–March 3, 1928) was a rear admiral of the United States Navy and one-time Commander-in-Chief of the United States Pacific Fleet.
Biography[]
He was born in Newport, Rhode Island, and entered the Navy on September 29, 1862 as a cadet midshipman at the United States Naval Academy.
He graduated from the Academy in 1866 as a Passed Midshipman. He was promoted to ensign in April 1868, master on March 26, 1869, lieutenant on March 21, 1880 and lieutenant commander in March 1887.
He was Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Squadron from 1906 to the formation of the Pacific Fleet in 1907. He remained as Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet until his retirement on August 24, 1909.
He died in Coronado, California and was buried at sea in accordance with his will.[1]
He was a member of the California Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States and was assigned insignia number 15949. He was also a member of the Military Order of Foreign Wars and was assigned insignia number 411.
See also[]
- Luke McNamee, Admiral who married his daughter
References[]
- ↑ "Veteran Admiral to Have Sea Burial". New York Times. 1928-03-05. p. 21.
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