William B. Cushing

William B. Cushing

Commander William Barker Cushing (4 November 1842 – 17 December 1874) was an officer in the United States Navy, best known for sinking the Confederate ironclad CSS Albemarle during a daring nighttime raid on 27 October 1864, a feat for which he received the Thanks of Congress.

Read more about William B. Cushing:  Early Life and Career, Civil War Service, Postbellum Career, Namesakes and Honors

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