Charles Stillman Sperry
Charles Stillman Sperry | |
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Brooklyn, New York, US | |
| Died | February 1, 1911 (aged 63) Washington, D.C., US |
| Place of burial | 38°52′48″N 77°04′19″W / 38.8801°N 77.0720°W |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1866–1909 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
Rear Admiral Charles Stillman Sperry (September 3, 1847 – February 1, 1911) was an officer in the United States Navy.
Born in
Second Hague Conference, and as Commander in Chief, Battle Fleet, he led the Great White Fleet
during the major portion of its historic cruise around the world in 1908 and 1909.
Sperry retired September 3, 1909, but subsequently was recalled to active duty for special service. He died February 1, 1911, in Washington, D.C.
The destroyer USS Charles S. Sperry (DD-697) was named for him.
References
- ^ "Burial Detail: Sperry, Charles S". ANC Explorer. United States Army. Archived from the original on 2022-06-12. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. The entry can be found here.
Further reading
External links
Media related to Charles Stillman Sperry at Wikimedia Commons
- Garraty, John Arthur; Carnes, Mark Christopher Carnes (1999). ANB ("Simms, Florence" – "OCLC 246052393. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- Reckner, James R. (February 2000). "Sperry, Charles Stillman". OCLC 39182280. Retrieved 2005-09-11.
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