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William Barker Cushing
William Barker Cushing

William Barker Cushing

United States naval officer
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Nov. 4, 1842, Delafield, Wis., U.S.
Died:
Dec. 17, 1874, Washington, D.C. (aged 32)

William Barker Cushing (born Nov. 4, 1842, Delafield, Wis., U.S.—died Dec. 17, 1874, Washington, D.C.) was a U.S. naval officer who won acclaim for his daring exploits for the Union during the American Civil War (1861–65). Appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., in 1857, Cushing was obliged to resign four years later because of his irreverent attitude and practical jokes. The onset of the Civil War gave him a chance to redeem himself, however, and in four years’ time he had risen to the rank of lieutenant commander. Exhibiting courage and exceptional resourcefulness, he also experienced amazing ...(100 of 226 words)

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