William Butler Remey
William Butler Remey | |
|---|---|
| Judge Advocate General of the Navy | |
| In office June 9, 1880 – June 4, 1892 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Conrad Lemly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1842 Burlington, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | January 20, 1895 (aged 52–53) Somerville, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Resting place | Aspen Grove Cemetery Burlington, Iowa, U.S. |
| Relatives | George C. Remey (brother) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1861–1892 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
William Butler Remey (1842 – January 20, 1895) was an American military officer who served in the American Civil War and was the first Judge Advocate General of the Navy, serving from 1880 to 1892.