Henry Lycurgus Howison

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Rear Admiral Henry Lycurgus Howison, U.S.N. (10 October, 1837 – 31 December, 1914) served in the United States Navy.

Life & Career

Howison was born in Washington, Indiana, on 10 October, 1837. He was appointed to the Naval Academy in September 1854 and graduated in June 1858.[1]

Howison was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander in March, 1865.[2]

Howison was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral in 1898.[3]

Howison retired on 10 October, 1899 and moved to Yonkers, New York.[4] He died there on 31 December, 1914.[5]

See Also

US People--Howison, Henry L.

Bibliography

Service Records

Naval Appointments
Preceded by
New Command
Captain of U.S.S. Oregon
Jul, 1896
Succeeded by
William T. Burwell

Footnotes

  1. US People--Howison, Henry L.
  2. US People--Howison, Henry L.
  3. US People--Howison, Henry L.
  4. Register of Officers, 1903. p. 96.
  5. US People--Howison, Henry L.

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