Thomas Breese
Thomas Breese | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 4, 1793 Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | October 11, 1846 (aged 52) Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Lucy Marie Randolph (m. 1825) |
| Children | Kidder Breese |
| Relatives | Francis Malbone (uncle) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1811–1846 |
| Rank | Purser |
| Conflicts | War of 1812 Second Barbary War |
Thomas Breese (November 4, 1793 – October 11, 1846) was an American naval officer. Best known for his service under Oliver Hazard Perry during the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie, he served in the United States Navy for another 33 years, including as a paymaster for over two decades.