Cadwalader Ringgold

Cadwalader Ringgold
Born(1802-08-20)August 20, 1802
Washington County, Maryland
DiedApril 29, 1867(1867-04-29) (aged 64)
New York City
Place of burial
Green Mount Cemetery, Baltimore
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1819–1864
RankRear admiral
CommandsUSS Weasel
USS Porpoise
USS Sabine
ConflictsAmerican Civil War

Cadwalader Ringgold (August 20, 1802 – April 29, 1867) was an officer in the United States Navy who served in the United States Exploring Expedition, later headed an expedition to the Northwest and, after initially retiring, returned to service during the Civil War.

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