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OSTERHAUS, Hugo (13532)

Birth

  • Born on June 15, 1851 in Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL

Death

  • Died on June 11, 1927 in Castle Point, Dutchess Co., NY
  • Buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Arlington Co., VA

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Notes

  • Occupation: Rear Admiral USN
  • Obituary: Rear Adm. Hugo Osterhaus (15 June 1851 - 11 June 1927) was born at Belleville IL, was appointed a Midshipman 22 September 1865 and received his commission as an Ensign 13 July 1871. He was commissioned Master, 12 February 1874; a Lieutenant 13 March 1880; Lieutenant Commander 3 March 1899; a Commander 2 July 1901 ; a Captain 19 February 1906; a Rear Admiral 4 December 1909 and was placed on the retired list 15 June 1913. He was recalled to active duty during World War I serving from 11 April 1917 until 1 November 1920 when he was relieved from active duty and returned home. His flag commands included the Second Division, Atlantic Fleet; the Mare Island Navy Yard; the 12th Naval District; and the Atlantic Fleet. During World War I he received the Navy Cross for services in the Office of Naval Districts. He died 11 June 1927 at Castle Point, New York

Sources

  • Cemetery: Arlington National Cemetery SECTION 3 SITE 4170 RH

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