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Richard Graham Davenport
Birth: 1-11-1849
Death: 5-30-1926
Nickname: Dick
RelationshipsParentsDavenport, Jennie Brent
Biography
Richard Davenport graduated from the United States Navy Academy in 1869 after entering in 1864. He was the son of Captain Henry K. Davenport and Jennie Brent Davenport. He retired as a Commodore in 1907, but was recalled to active duty in WWI as Rear Admiral and sent to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. He was in active service for 42 years with varied services including working at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1875 & 1876, as well as with the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. Robert Davenport was also active in the war with Spain and made a biological survey of Puerto Rican waters in 1892 & 1899. He held the West Indian medal, the Sampson medal with bars for Naval engagements and the World War Victory Medal.
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Biography: Richard Davenport graduated from the United States Navy Academy in 1869 after entering in 1864. He was the son of Captain Henry K. Davenport and Jennie Brent Davenport. He retired as a Commodore in 1907, but was recalled to active duty in WWI as Rear Admiral and sent to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. He was in active service for 42 years with varied services including working at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1875 & 1876, as well as with the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. Robert Davenport was also active in the war with Spain and made a biological survey of Puerto Rican waters in 1892 & 1899. He held the West Indian medal, the Sampson medal with bars for Naval engagements and the World War Victory Medal.Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=39327723Website Viewing Date: Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 09:45Website's Last Modified Date: Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 09:45
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Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=39327723Title of Webpage: http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/rgdaven.htmWebsite Viewing Date: Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 09:45Website Last Modified Date: Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 09:45
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Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=39327723Title of Webpage: http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/rgdaven.htmWebsite Viewing Date: Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 09:45Website Last Modified Date: Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 09:45
ParentsDavenport, Jennie Brent
Davenport, Jennie Brent
Biography
Richard Davenport graduated from the United States Navy Academy in 1869 after entering in 1864. He was the son of Captain Henry K. Davenport and Jennie Brent Davenport. He retired as a Commodore in 1907, but was recalled to active duty in WWI as Rear Admiral and sent to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. He was in active service for 42 years with varied services including working at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1875 & 1876, as well as with the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. Robert Davenport was also active in the war with Spain and made a biological survey of Puerto Rican waters in 1892 & 1899. He held the West Indian medal, the Sampson medal with bars for Naval engagements and the World War Victory Medal.
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Biography:
Richard Davenport graduated from the United States Navy Academy in 1869 after entering in 1864. He was the son of Captain Henry K. Davenport and Jennie Brent Davenport. He retired as a Commodore in 1907, but was recalled to active duty in WWI as Rear Admiral and sent to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. He was in active service for 42 years with varied services including working at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1875 & 1876, as well as with the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. Robert Davenport was also active in the war with Spain and made a biological survey of Puerto Rican waters in 1892 & 1899. He held the West Indian medal, the Sampson medal with bars for Naval engagements and the World War Victory Medal.
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Website
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http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=39327723
Website Viewing Date:
Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 09:45
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Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 09:45
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Citation Type:
Website
Citation URL:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=39327723
Title of Webpage:
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/rgdaven.htm
Website Viewing Date:
Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 09:45
Website Last Modified Date:
Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 09:45
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type:
Website
Citation URL:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=39327723
Title of Webpage:
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/rgdaven.htm
Website Viewing Date:
Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 09:45
Website Last Modified Date:
Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 09:45