James W. Cooke
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James Wallace Cooke (August 23, 1812 – June 21, 1869) was an American naval officer, serving in the United States Navy and during the American Civil War serving in the Confederate Navy.
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Born | August 23, 1812 Beaufort, North Carolina, US |
Died | June 21, 1869(1869-06-21) (aged 56) Portsmouth, Virginia, US |
Allegiance | United States of America Virginia Confederate States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy Virginia State Navy Confederate States Navy |
Years of service | 1828–1861 (USN) 1861–1865 (CSN) |
Rank | Lieutenant (USN) Captain (CSN) |
Commands held | CSS Ellis CSS Albemarle |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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