Albert Smith Barker
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Rear Admiral Albert Smith Barker (31 March, 1845 – 30 January, 1916) served in the United States Navy.
Life & Career
Template:DANFS Born in Hanson, Massachusetts on 31 March, 1845, Albert S. Barker graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1862.
He served in the Mississippi, Monongahela, and Niagara during the Civil War. During the Spanish-American War he commanded the Newark and participated in the bombardment of Santiago 1 July 1898. He was Commander-in-Chief of the Atlantic Fleet 1903-05.
Rear Admiral Barker died 30 January, 1916 in Washington, D.C.
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Preceded by George Dewey |
Commander, Asiatic Squadron 20 May, 1899 |
Succeeded by John C. Watson |
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