William E. Le Roy

William E. Le Roy
Born(1818-03-24)March 24, 1818
New York City, US
DiedDecember 10, 1888(1888-12-10) (aged 70)
New York City, US
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1832–1880
RankRear admiral
Commands
Battles / warsMexican–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.