David Farragut- Elijah
Naval Admiral
-Born July 5th 1801
-Both his parents died
-Captured the ironclad Tennessee
-Highest navy rank
-Won a war at the age of 13
-Died August 14th 1870 1801-1870
Fun Facts
Admiral is the highest rank in the navy in many countries. Gained his fame as a Union naval leader, and with the slogan: Damn the torpedos! Full speed ahead! He died at the age of 69 while visiting the Portsmouth naval yard in 1870.
Family
David Farragut's mom died when he was a kid. His father was George Farragut, but he died and later David Farragut was adopted by General David Porter.