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Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr (5 January 1779 - 22 March 1820) was an American naval officer notable for his heroism in the Barbary Wars and in the War of 1812. He was the youngest man to reach the rank of captain in the history of the United States Navy, and the first American celebrated as a national military hero who had not played a role in the American Revolution.
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Who was the USS Maine's captain?
The most famous is the USS Maine (ACR-1) that was sunk near Havana; its captain at the time was Captain Charles Sigsbee.
Father of the modern steel Navy in the US?
The Navy does not have a recognized "father" of the modern steel Navy. Having said that, however, the general consensus leads to Captain John Paul Jones being the father of the modern steel Navy.
What is a higher rank in the Army a Major or Colonel?
This is filed under US ARmy and US Navy, so let me clarify.. A Captain in the Army is pay grade O3, whereas a Colonel in the Army is pay grade O6. Colonel is the higher of the two. The Navy has a different rank structure for officers than the other branches. A Captain in the Navy is 06 - equivalent to Colonel. The rank of Colonel does not exist in the Navy.
Which presidential hopeful was a captain in the navy?
John F. Kennedy was a captain in the Navy. He served in World War II and commanded a patrol torpedo boat.
Who is the youngest doctor navy in us navy?
One can enlist as young as 17 years of age, however it is impractical to say that they would still be 17 after their training to become a corpsman. It would be easy to say 18 years old.
What is equivelant in British navy for us navy captain?
A Royal Navy Captain is the same as a United States Navy Captain - it's the equivalent of a full Colonel in the armies of both countries. The next rank up is Commodore - Brigadier equivalent.
Who was captain of the US battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor February 1898?
Captain Charles Dwight Sigsbee, US Navy.
Who was the youngest man to serve in the US Navy in World War 2?
Calving graham
Who is the US navy captain?
Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr (5 January 1779 - 22 March 1820) was an American naval officer notable for his heroism in the Barbary Wars and in the War of 1812. He was the youngest man to reach the rank of captain in the history of the United States Navy, and the first American celebrated as a national military hero who had not played a role in the American Revolution.
Did John F. Kennedy see combat in World War 2?
In the US Military, the TITLES of "Captain" and "Commander" can be both a RANK and/or POSITION. Examples: 1. A US Navy Ensign (Gold Bar rank insignia and equal to a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army) can command a small craft, and legally be called the "Commander" or "Captain" of that small boat. Even though he is NOT a Captain or Commander in rank. 2. The US Navy DOES have the rank of Captain and Commander. And yet, a man wearing the insignia of a US Navy Captain (Silver Eagle) or a Commander (Silver Oak Leaf) may NOT BE IN COMMAND OF A VESSEL. He might be working a desk in some office, on some base somewhere. 3. Then, there is the man who is actually a US Naval Commander (wearing the insignia of a US Naval Commander-Silver Oak Leaf) who is commanding a US Navy Vessel. Or a US Navy Captain who is really a US Navy Captain (wearing the rank of a US Navy Captain-Silver Eagle) who is the Captain of the US Naval vessel. 4. The US Army, US Marines, US Air Force do NOT have the rank of "Commander" or "Lieutenant Commander" in their organizations. LT(jg)-Lieutenant Junior Grade (equal to a US Army 1st Lieutenant-Silver Bar) John F. Kennedy was the "Captain" and/or "Commander" of his Patrol Torpedo Boat (#109) during WWII.
What rank is higher a lieutenant or captain?
The Captain is the higher rank, it is an O-5 in the US Navy or an O-3 in the Marine Corps. ------------------- Depends on the service. In the Army, Marines and Air Force, a Captain is an O-3. In the Navy, a Captain is an O-6.
What distinguished George Bush's enlistment in the US Navy when he joined in 1942?
Bush joined the Navy on his 18th birthday, and was accepted as a pilot, making him at that time the youngest pilot in the U.S. Navy...
What is a higher ranking commander or admiral?
The highest rank in the US Navy is O-10 Admiral (4 stars). EXCEPT during wartime, when the rank of Fleet Admiral (5 stars) is attainable. A Captain in the US Navy is an O-6. Commodore is not used by the US Navy,
What is the highest rank that a US Navy LDO as per current Navy Regs?
I am pretty sure that Captain is the highest rank available to an LDO under present Navy regulations.
Who was the captain of the CSS Alabama?
The captain of the CSS Alabama was Raphael Semmes. After given refuge in England he returned to the South and was promoted to the rank of rear admiral.Semmes was a thirty year veteran of the US Navy. He joined the Confederate navy at the outbreak of the US Civil War.
When did Thomas Arnold - Navy captain - die?
Thomas Arnold - Navy captain - died in 1737.
When was Thomas Arnold - Navy captain - born?
Thomas Arnold - Navy captain - was born in 1679.
