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Josiah Tattnall III

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Lifespan

1794 – 1871

18001810182018301840185018601870Second Opium War · 1856-1860Battle of Taku Forts — June 24, 1859 · United Kingdom · Second Opium War

Active service 1859 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 65.

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Commodore Josiah Tattnall III was a United States Navy officer during the War of 1812, the Second Barbary War, the Mexican–American War and the Second Opium War. He later served in the Confederate States Navy during the American Civil War.

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Battles (1)

Last verified June 2026
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