William Barker Cushing
War Hero

William Barker Cushing Net Worth

He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery. He died in 1874 at the age of 32. William Barker Cushing was a U.S. Navy officer who was born in 1842 and is remembered as a War Hero for his bravery in sinking the CSS Albemarle, a Confederate ironclad ship, during an 1864 nighttime raid. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery and died in 1874 at the age of 32. His net worth and salary are unknown.
William Barker Cushing is a member of War Hero

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 4, 1842
Birth Place Wisconsin
Age 177 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

U.S. Navy officer who sank the CSS Albemarle, a Confederate ironclad ship, during an 1864 nighttime raid.

Before Fame

He attended the U.S. Naval Academy, but his poor grades and his tendency to play pranks on his classmates resulted in his expulsion from the school.

Trivia

He fought in the Civil War battles of Hampton Roads and Fort Fisher.

Family Life

He married Katherine Louis Forbes and had two daughters.

Associated With

He and Nathaniel Benchley both served in the U.S. Navy.

About the author

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