Admiral Dewey (dec 26, 1837 – jan 16, 1917)
Description:
George Dewey was Admiral of the Navy, the only person in United States history to have attained the rank. He is best known for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American War, with the loss of only a single crewman on the American side. Dewey was born in Montpelier, VermontAdded to timeline:
Date:
dec 26, 1837
jan 16, 1917
~ 79 years