Edward H. Watson

Edward H. Watson
Born(1874-02-28)February 28, 1874
DiedJanuary 7, 1942(1942-01-07) (aged 67)
Allegiance United States
Branch USN
Service years1895–1929
Rank Captain
CommandsUSS Celtic
USS Wheeling
USS Madawaska
USS Alabama
Destroyer Squadron 11
ConflictsSpanish–American War
World War I
Awards Navy Cross
Alma materNaval War College
SpouseHermine Cary Gratz

Edward Howe Watson (February 28, 1874 – January 7, 1942) was a career United States Navy officer, who led a squadron of destroyers aground off Point Honda on the California coast in 1923.