William H. Macomb
William H. Macomb | |
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| Born | June 16, 1818 |
| Died | August 16, 1872 (aged 54) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy Union Navy |
| Service years | 1834–1872 |
| Rank | Commodore |
| Commands | USS Plymouth USS Shamrock USS Genesee USS Pulaski |
| Conflicts | Second Opium War Paraguay Expedition American Civil War |
Commodore William Henry Alexander Macomb (June 16, 1818 – August 12, 1872) was an officer in the United States Navy who served during the American Civil War. He commanded four warships during his military career, each time serving as the first commanding officer of that vessel.