John Henry Russell

For other people with the same name, see John Russell.

John Henry Russell
Born(1827-07-04)4 July 1827
Frederick, Maryland, U.S.
Died1 April 1897(1897-04-01) (aged 69)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1841–1886
Rank Rear admiral
CommandsKennebec
Pontiac
Cyane
ConflictsMexican–American War
American Civil War
RelationsJohn H. Russell, Jr. (son)
Brooke Astor (granddaughter)

Rear Admiral John Henry Russell (4 July 1827 – 1 April 1897) was an officer of the United States Navy during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War.

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