Napoleon Collins

Rear Admiral during Civil War

Napoleon Collins - Rear Admiral during Civil War
Born

March 4th, 1814
211 years ago

Died

1875
150 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

United States

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Served as a rear admiral in the United States Navy, participating in the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War. During the Mexican–American War, played a key role in naval operations. Commanded naval forces during significant battles of the Civil War, contributing to the Union's naval supremacy.

Led naval operations during the Mexican–American War

Commanded Union naval forces in the Civil War

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