David McDermut
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David A. McDermut (about 1820 – 18 April 1863) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War.
A native of New York, McDermut was appointed midshipman 8 November 1841 and attained the rank of lieutenant commander 16 July 1862. During the Civil War, he served in Potomac and Marion before assuming command of Cayuga 2 December 1862. He commanded Cayuga until 18 April 1863 when he was killed in action against Confederate forces near Sabine Pass.
Two ships have been named USS McDermut for him.
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This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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