Edward H. Watson
Edward H. Watson | |
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| Born | February 28, 1874 Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | January 7, 1942 (aged 67) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | USN |
| Years of service | 1895–1929 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | USS Celtic USS Wheeling USS Madawaska USS Alabama Destroyer Squadron 11 |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War World War I |
| Awards | Navy Cross |
| Alma mater | Naval War College |
| Spouse(s) | Hermine Cary Gratz |
Edward Howe Watson (February 28, 1874 – January 7, 1942) was a career United States Navy officer, who led a squadron of destroyers aground off Point Honda on the California coast in 1923.