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Albert S. Barker

Albert S. Barker (31 March 184530 January 1916) was an admiral in the United States Navy who served during the American Civil War and the Spanish-American War.

Born in Hanson, Massachusetts, Barker graduated from the Naval Academy in 1862. He served in Mississippi, Monongahela, and Niagara during the Civil War.

During the Spanish-American War he commanded Newark and participated in the bombardment of Santiago 1 July 1898. He was Commander-in-Chief of the Atlantic Fleet 1903-05.

Rear Admiral Barker died 30 January 1916 at Washington, D.C.

USS Barker (DD-213) was named for him.



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