John Cassin (naval officer)

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John Cassin
Commodore John Cassin
Born(1760-07-16)July 16, 1760
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, British America
Died(1822-03-23)March 23, 1822
Charleston, South Carolina, US
AllegianceUnited States
Branch
Service years1777–1822
RankCommodore
Commands
ConflictsAmerican Revolutionary War
War of 1812
SpouseAnn Wilcox

Commodore John Cassin (July 16, 1760 – March 24, 1822) was a United States Navy officer, who led the vital defense of Gosport Navy Yard during the War of 1812 and served as its Commandant.

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