Edmund Colhoun Military person

Edmund Ross Colhoun (6 May 1821 – 17 February 1897) was a rear admiral of the United States Navy who served during the Mexican War and the American Civil War, in which hewas commended for his participation in the bombardment and capture of Fort Fisher.

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Birth date	May 06, 1821
Birth place	Chambersburg Pennsylvania
Date of death	February 17, 1897
Resting place	Virginia , Arlington County Virginia , Arlington National Cemetery

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allegiance	United States
military operations	American Civil War Battle of New Bern Union blockade Joint Expedition against Franklin Mexican–American War Second Battle of Fort Fisher Battle of Roanoke Island First Battle of Fort Fisher
military branch	United States Navy
military command	* Asiatic Squadron Mare Island Navy Yard
service start	1839
service end	1839