- John Woodward Philip
John Woodward Philip (
26 August 1840 –30 June 1900 ) was an officer in theUnited States Navy during the Civil War andSpanish-American War .History
Born in Kinderhook, Columbia County,
New York , Philip was appointedMidshipman 20 September 1856 and graduated from the Naval Academy1 June 1861 .Civil war
During the Civil War, he served in "Santee", "Marion" and "Sonoma" until September 1862 when he was ordered to "Chippewa", attached to the
South Atlantic Blockading Squadron . While serving in "Chippewa", he was wounded during operations against Charleston,South Carolina , July 1863. He commanded "Texas" from18 October 1897 to29 August 1898 .panish-American war
During the
Spanish-American War , his ship, with "Marblehead", led the attack and silenced the fort onCayo del Toro , Guantanamo Bay,15 June 1898 . On3 July 1898, in command of "Texas", he participated in theBattle of Santiago de Cuba , in whichCerevera ’s Spanish Fleet was destroyed offSantiago de Cuba . He was advanced five numbers in grade10 August 1898 for eminent and conspicuous service in battle. From3 September 1898 until28 December 1898, he served as Commander 2nd Squadron, North Atlantic Fleet, flying his broad pennant in "New York".End and legacy
Commencing
14 January 1899 , he was in command of the Navy Yard and Naval Station, New York and was promoted toRear Admiral 3 March 1899. While serving in this duty, Admiral Philip died suddenly30 June 1900 .Two
destroyer s have been named USS "Philip" in his honor.ee also
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American Civil War
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