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Popular As | William Barker Cushing |
Occupation | War Hero |
Age | years old |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Born | November 4, 1842 (Wisconsin) |
Birthday | November 4 |
Town/City | Wisconsin |
Nationality | Wisconsin |
William Barker Cushing’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
William Barker Cushing was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
U.S. Navy officer who sank the CSS Albemarle, a Confederate ironclad ship, during an 1864 nighttime raid.
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.
He fought in the Civil War battles of Hampton Roads and Fort Fisher.
He married Katherine Louis Forbes and had two daughters.
He and Nathaniel Benchley both served in the U.S. Navy.