Photo #: NH 50688
Commander Hunter Davidson, CSN
Photographed in civilian dress, probably during or soon after
the Civil War.
He was promoted to the rank of Commander on 10 June 1864 "for
gallant and meritorious conduct in command of the torpedo boat
Squib in passing through the enemy's fleet off Newport
News on the night of April 9, 1864, and attacking the steam frigate
Minnesota".
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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