William A. T. Maddox
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| William A.T. Maddox | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1814 |
| Died | 1889 (aged 74–75) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant, Brevet Captain |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars Mexican-American War |
William A. T. Maddox (1814 - January 1, 1889) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps.
Born in Charles County, Maryland, in 1814, commanded a volunteer company in the Creek and Seminole Wars in 1836, and was appointed 2d lieutenant in the Marine Corps on October 14, 1837. Serving in the Mexican-American War, he was breveted captain for “gallant and meritorious conduct” as Military Commandant of the Middle District of California during a Mexican uprising at Monterey and during the Battle of Santa Clara, California, January 3, 1847.
Captain Maddox retired in 1880 and died in Washington, D.C..
[edit] Namesake
Three ships, USS Maddox, have been named for him.
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[edit] References
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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