William Edwards (US Navy officer)
- William Edwards (US Navy officer)
William W. Edwards (about 1790 – 14 August 1813) was an officer in the United States Navy during the War of 1812.
Born in Petersburg, Virginia, Edwards was appointed a midshipman 1 September 1811. In 1813 he was assigned to "Argus", and was killed in the action with HMS "Pelican" on the 14 August 1813.
Namesake
USS Edwards was named in his honor.
ee also
References
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External links
* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/e2/edwards-ii.htm history.navy.mil: USS "Edwards"]
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