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Silas Stringham

American Navy admiral

PersonDied aged 77humanQ7514227

Also known as Silas Horton Stringham · Silas H. Stringham

Born: November 7, 1798
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Died: February 7, 1876
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Birthplace: Middletown
Place of death: Brooklyn
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: military officer

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Silas Horton Stringham was an officer of the United States Navy who saw active service during the War of 1812, the Second Barbary War, and the Mexican–American War, and who commanded the Atlantic Blockading Squadron at the beginning of the American Civil War.

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USS Stringham1918 Wickes-class destroyer

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Sex or gender: male
Military branch: United States Navy(1809–1861)
Union Navy
Participated in conflict: American Civil War
Given name: Silas
Place of burial: Green-Wood Cemetery
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Allegiance: United States
Family name: Stringham
Military, police or special rank: rear admiral

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