Willard H. Brownson
Brownson Expedition
- Battle of Boca Teacapan
Brazilian Naval Revolt
- Rio de Janeiro Affair
Spanish-American War
- Battle of Guantánamo Bay
Rear Admiral Willard Herbert Brownson, USN (July 8, 1845 – March 16, 1935), was a United States Navy officer whose career included service against pirates in Mexico and service during the Spanish-American War. He also served a term as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy.
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