Winfield Scott Schley

Winfield Scott Schley
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Born(1839-10-09)October 9, 1839
Near Frederick, Maryland, U.S.
DiedOctober 2, 1911(1911-10-02) (aged 71)
New York City, U.S.
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1860–1901
Rank Rear Admiral
UnitBrooklyn
CommandsFlying Squadron
ConflictsAmerican Civil War
Spanish–American War
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Winfield Scott Schley (9 October 1839 – 2 October 1911) was an American rear admiral in the United States Navy and the hero of the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish–American War.

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