| Henry A. Clemson |
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| 1820 births | |
| clemson, henry a. | |
| 1846 deaths | |
| people of the mexican-american war | |
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Born in New Jersey , Clemson was appointed a Midshipman in 1836. He served in ''St. Mary's'' and ''Somers'' during the Mexican-American War . Passed Midshipman Clemson was drowned 8 December 1846 when ''Somers'' capsized off Vera Cruz . USS ''Clemson'' (DD-186) was named for him. |
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