James Edward Jouett
| James Edward Jouett | |
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| Born |
February 7, 1826 near Lexington, Kentucky |
| Died | September 30, 1902 (aged 76) Sandy Spring, Maryland |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery |
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| Years of service | 1841–1890 |
| Rank |
 Rear Admiral
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| Unit |
USS Metacomet North Atlantic Squadron 1889 Panama action |
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Mexican-American War
American Civil War
Rear Admiral James Edward Jouett (7 February 1826 – 30 September 1902), known as "Fighting Jim Jouett of the American Navy", was an officer in the United States Navy during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. His father was Matthew Harris Jouett, a notable painter, and his grandfather was Revolutionary War hero Jack Jouett.
Born near Lexington, Kentucky, Jouett was appointed Midshipman 10 September 1841. He served on the African coast on the Decatur with Matthew C. Perry and on the John Adams during the Mexican-American War.
At the beginning of the Civil War, Jouett was captured by Confederates at Pensacola, Florida but was soon paroled. He then joined the blockading forces off Galveston, Texas, distinguishing himself during the night of 7/8 November 1861 in the capture and destruction of Confederate schooner Royal Yacht, while serving on USS Santee. Jouett later commanded the Montgomery and R. R. Cuyler on blockading duty and in September 1863 took command of the Metacomet.
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