| William A.T. Maddox | |
|---|---|
| 1814-1889 | |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Rank | 2nd Lieutenant, Brevet Captain |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars Mexican-American War |
William A. T. Maddox (1814 - 1 January 1889) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps. Born in Charles County, Maryland, in 1814, commanded a volunteer company in the Creek and Seminole Wars in 1836, and was appointed 2d lieutenant in the Marine Corps on 14 October 1837. Serving in the Mexican-American War, he was breveted captain for “gallant and meritorious conduct” as Military Commandant of the Middle District of California during a Mexican uprising at Monterey and during the Battle of Santa Clara, California, 3 January 1847. Captain Maddox retired in 1880 and died in Washington, D.C.. Three ships, USS Maddox, have been named for him.
References
- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
