David Farragut Military person

David Glasgow (aka Glascoe) Farragut (July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was a flag officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. He was the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and admiral in the United States Navy. He is remembered for his order at the Battle of Mobile Bay, in which he was victorious, usually paraphrased as "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" in U.S. Navy tradition.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 05, 1801
Birth place	Farragut Tennessee
Date of death	August 14, 1870
Place of death	Portsmouth New Hampshire
Resting place	The Bronx , Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx)

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allegiance	*Union
military operations	American Civil War USS Essex (1799) Battle of Valparaiso Action off Charles Island War of 1812 Siege of Port Hudson Siege of Vicksburg Battle of Forts Jackson and St. Philip Battle of Mobile Bay Capture of New Orleans Nuku Hiva Campaign West Indies anti-piracy operations of the United States
military branch	United States Navy
military command	Mare Island Naval Shipyard European Squadron Western Gulf Blockading Squadron
service start	1810
service end	1870