John Cassin (naval officer)
John Cassin | |
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Commodore John Cassin | |
| Born | July 16, 1760 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, British America |
| Died | March 23, 1822 Charleston, South Carolina, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | |
| Years of service | 1777–1822 |
| Rank | Commodore |
| Commands | |
| Battles / wars | American Revolutionary War
War of 1812 |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Wilcox |
Commodore John Cassin (July 16, 1760 – March 24, 1822) was a United States Navy officer, who led the vital defense of Gosport Navy Yard during the War of 1812 and served as its Commandant.