Henry Glass (admiral)
| Henry Glass | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Born |
January 7, 1844 Hopkinsville, Kentucky |
| Died | September 1, 1908 (aged 64) Paso Robles, California |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
|
| Service/branch |
 United States Navy
|
| Years of service | 1863–1906 |
| Rank |
 Rear Admiral
|
| Commands held |
USS Nyack USS Jamestown USS Wachusett USS Monocacy USS Cincinnati USS Texas USS Charleston Pacific Squadron |
| Battles/wars |
American Civil War Spanish–American War |
Henry Glass (January 7, 1844 – September 1, 1908) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, best remembered for his role in the bloodless capture of Guam in the Spanish–American War. He was also a Union veteran of the American Civil War.
Glass was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and entered the Naval Academy in 1860, graduating a year ahead of schedule with the rank of ensign on 28 May 1863.
He saw considerable action during the Civil War while attached to the steam sloop Canandaigua. He took part in engagements with Confederate batteries at Charleston, South Carolina, between July and September 1863; in the Stono River in December 1863 and July 1864; and in the North Edisto River in February 1865. He also participated in the capture of Georgetown, South Carolina, in February 1865.
After the war, Glass was advanced to the rank of master on 10 November 1865; to lieutenant on 10 November 1866; and to lieutenant commander on 12 March 1868. Sea duty came in a succession of ships: the steam sloop Powhatan in the Pacific Squadron (1865–1868); the steam sloop Tuscarora in the North Atlantic Squadron (1869); and the steam sloop Mohican in the Pacific Squadron (1870–1871). During his time in the Mohican, he was assigned to temporary command of the wooden-hulled, screw gunboat Nyack for six months during 1870. Also while serving in Mohican, he performed duty as an aide on the staff of the Commander of the Pacific Squadron, Rear Admiral John Lorimer Worden.
...
Wikipedia