Winfield Scott Schley
Winfield Scott Schley | |
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Winfield Scott Schley | |
| Born | October 9, 1839 Near Frederick, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | October 2, 1911 (aged 71) New York City, U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1860–1901 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Unit | Brooklyn |
| Commands | Flying Squadron |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War Spanish–American War |
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Winfield Scott Schley (9 October 1839 – 2 October 1911) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy and the hero of the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish–American War.