Daniel L. Braine
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| Daniel Lawrence Braine | |
|---|---|
| May 18, 1829 - January 30, 1898 | |
| Place of birth | New York, New York |
| Place of death | Brooklyn, New York |
| Allegiance | USN |
| Years of service | 1846 - 1891 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | USS Monticello USS Juniata South Atlantic Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Mexican-American War Civil War |
Daniel Lawrence Braine (18 May 1829 – 30 January 1898) was an admiral of the United States Navy in the 19th century.
Born in New York City 18 May 1829, Braine was appointed Midshipman in 1846. He served on the USS Mississippi and the USS John Adams during the Mexican-American War. During the Civil War he commanded UUS Monticello and took part in an engagement with the rebel battery at Sewell's Point, in the first naval engagement of the war. He also took part in the attack and capture of Fort Hatteras and Fort Clarke and engaged the enemy at Kimmekerk Woods above Cape Hatteras.
Between 1873 and 1875 he commanded Juniata on its cruise to Greenland in search of the ill-fated Polaris Expedition. Rear Admiral Braine retired in May 1891 and died at Brooklyn 30 January 1898.
USS Braine (DD-630), (1943–1971) was named in his honor.
[edit] References
- Daniel Lawrence Braine, biography from Famous Americans.
