James W. Cooke

James Wallace Cooke
James Wallace Cooke
BornAugust 23, 1812
DiedJune 21, 1869(1869-06-21) (aged 56)
Allegiance United States of America
Virginia
Confederate States of America
Branch United States Navy
Virginia State Navy
 Confederate States Navy
Service years1828–1861 (USN)
1861–1865 (CSN)
Rank Lieutenant (USN)
Captain (CSN)
CommandsCSS Ellis
CSS Albemarle
ConflictsAmerican Civil War

James Wallace Cooke (August 23, 1812 – June 21, 1869) was an American naval officer, serving in the United States Navy and during the American Civil War serving in the Confederate Navy.