William E. Le Roy
William E. Le Roy | |
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| Born | March 24, 1818 New York City, US |
| Died | December 10, 1888 (aged 70) New York City, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1832–1880 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Commands | |
| Battles / wars | Mexican–American War African Slave Trade Patrol American Civil War |
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William Edgar Le Roy (March 24, 1818 – December 10, 1888) was an officer in the United States Navy who served in the Mexican War, on the African Slave Trade Patrol, and in the American Civil War. He rose to the rank of rear admiral and late in his career was consecutively commander-in-chief of the South Atlantic Squadron, the North Atlantic Squadron, and the European Squadron.