Edmund Colhoun
Edmund Ross Colhoun | |
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| Born | May 6, 1821 Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | February 17, 1897 (aged 75) Washington, D.C., US |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1839–1853; 1861–1883 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
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| Battles / wars | Mexican–American War
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Edmund Ross Colhoun (6 May 1821 – 17 February 1897) was a rear admiral of the United States Navy who served during the Mexican War and the American Civil War, in which he was commended for his participation in the bombardment and capture of Fort Fisher.