Richard Inch

Rear Admiral Richard Inch, born 29 June 1843 at Washington, D.C., was warranted Third Assistant Engineer 13 September 1863.

Civil War Service

He served in USS Lancaster and other ships during the American Civil War. During his long career Inch served as special assistant at the White House, as Inspector of Coal, and as an officer in many of the ships of the fleet.

Spanish American War Service

He was at Mare Island Navy Yard during the Spanish-American war, but was assigned to Naval Station Cavite in March 1899. Inch served with distinction during this tumultuous time in the Philippines, and was later advanced three numbers in grade for his performance. He retired as a Rear Admiral in 1905 and died 21 April 1911 at Washington, D.C.

Honors

During World War II, the U.S. Navy honored Admiral Inch by naming the USS Inch (DE-146) after him.

References

ee also

* Admiral of the Navy (United States)
* Spanish-American War
* USS Inch (DE-146)

External links

* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/#Anchor-Editoria-14954 Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]