Charles Henry Davis

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Admiral Charles Henry Davis (16 January 1807 – 18 February 1877) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Davis was appointed Midshipman 12 August 1823 and made many valuable scientific contributions to the Navy before the Civil War during which he served with distinction.

As Flag Officer of the Mississippi Flotilla he directed the capture and destruction of seven Confederate gunboats and rams near Memphis, Tennessee, and received the surrender of the city 6 June 1862; joined David Farragut's fleet for operations against Vicksburg, Mississippi; and cooperated with the Army expedition up the Yazoo River from 16 to 27 August 1862.

From 1862 to 1865 Admiral Davis served as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, then served as Superintendent of the Naval Observatory; Commander in Chief, South Atlantic Squadron; Commandant of Norfolk Navy Yard; and member of the Lighthouse Board.

Admiral Davis died in Washington, D.C.

Davis (TB-12), Davis (DD-65), and USS Davis (DD-395) were named to honor him.