George W. De Long

George W. De Long
De Long before 1879
Birth nameGeorge Francis De Long
Born(1844-08-22)August 22, 1844
New York City, New York, U.S.
Diedc. October 31, 1881(1881-10-31) (aged 37)
Yakutia, Siberia, Russia
Buried
Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1865–1881
RankLieutenant commander
ExpeditionJeannette expedition
AwardsGold Jeannette Medal (1890)
MemorialsJeannette Monument
SpouseEmma Wotton De Long

George Washington De Long (August 22, 1844 – c. October 31, 1881) was a United States Navy officer and explorer who led the ill-fated Jeannette expedition of 1879–1881, in search of the Open Polar Sea.


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