George Brown (admiral)
| George Brown | |
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| Born |
June 19, 1835 Rushville, Indiana |
| Died | June 29, 1913 (aged 78) Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Navy
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| Years of service | 1849–1897 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Rear admiral George Brown (June 19, 1835 – June 29, 1913) was an officer of the United States Navy who served during the American Civil War.
Brown was born in Rushville, Indiana, and entered the navy as a midshipman on February 5, 1849. He subsequently served aboard the Cumberland and St. Lawrence.
He served throughout the Civil War, first as inspector of ordnance for the Powhatan (rank lieutenant), then as commander of the Octorara with the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, during which time he was promoted to lieutenant commander. He especially distinguished himself on the night of February 24, 1863, when, in command of the river gunboat Indianola at Palmyra Island, he defended himself for an hour and a half against four Confederate gunboats. He was wounded and taken prisoner, and his vessel was destroyed. He was held at Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia until exchanged in May 1863. He commandeered and armed the civilian vessel Union at Marion, Indiana for defense against Morgan's Raiders in July 1863. Later he commanded the Itasca at the Battle of Mobile Bay in 1864.
After the war, he conveyed the former CSS Stonewall to Japan, to which it had been sold. He also was elected a First Class Companion of the Indiana Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
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