COMMANDER // 1837–1917
George Dewey
Lifespan
1837 – 1917
Active service 1898 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 61.
Profile
George Dewey was Admiral of the Navy, the only person in United States history to have attained that rank. He is best known for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American War, without a single combat death.
Battles (1)
1898
Manila BaySpanish-American War · United States