He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery. He died in 1874 at the age of 32.
William Barker Cushing was a U.S. Navy officer who was born in 1842 and is remembered as a War Hero for his bravery in sinking the CSS Albemarle, a Confederate ironclad ship, during an 1864 nighttime raid. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery and died in 1874 at the age of 32. His net worth and salary are unknown.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
About
U.S. Navy officer who sank the CSS Albemarle, a Confederate ironclad ship, during an 1864 nighttime raid.
Before Fame
He attended the U.S. Naval Academy, but his poor grades and his tendency to play pranks on his classmates resulted in his expulsion from the school.
Trivia
He fought in the Civil War battles of Hampton Roads and Fort Fisher.
Family Life
He married Katherine Louis Forbes and had two daughters.
Associated With
He and Nathaniel Benchley both served in the U.S. Navy.
