Wise, H. A. (Henry Augustus), 1819-1869
Variant namesAmerican naval officer, author.
From the description of Papers of Henry Augustus Wise, 1852-1860. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 31685642
Henry Augustus Wise (1819-1869) entered the Navy as a midshipman in 1834. During the Civil War he was assigned to the Bureau of Ordnance and Hydrography, the agency responsible for the Navy's armaments and the shore stations where they were produced and tested. He became acting chief in 1863 and was appointed chief in 1864.
From the description of Henry A Wise Collection, before 1855-1868. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 480104326
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Birth 1819-05-24
Death 1869-04-03
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