Rash's Surname Index
Notes for Alexander Moseley PENNOCK
PENNOCK, Alexander Mosely, naval officer, was born in Norfolk, Va., Nov. 1, 1813. He was appointed a midshipman in the U.S. navy in April, 1828; served in the Pacific and Brazilian squadrons, 1828-34; was promoted passed midshipman in 1834, and was attached to the Mediterranean and East
Indian squadrons, 1834-39. He was commissioned lieutenant in March, 1839, and commander in December, 1855. He was a member of the Paraguay expedition, 1859-60, in command of the steamer Southern Star. He was promoted captain, Jan. 2, 1863, was fleet captain of the Mississippi squadron,
1862-64; was on duty at the Brooklyn navy yard, 1866-67; and was given command of the flag-ship Franklin of the European squadron in 1868; was promoted commodore, May 6, 1868, and in 1869 commanded the entire European squadron. He was promoted rear-admiral in 1872 and retired in
1875. He died at Portsmouth, N.H., Sept. 20, 1876.[
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