Benjamin F. Sands

Benjamin F. Sands
Benjamin F. Sands
	Benjamin F. Sands
Born	February 11, 1811; Baltimore, Maryland
Died	June 30, 1883 (aged 72); Washington, D.C.
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1828–1874
Rank	Rear Admiral
Unit	Various
Commands	USS Porpoise (1836),; USS Dacotah,; USS Fort Jackson
Battles / wars	Mexican-American War American Civil War Engagement at Fort Caswell; Wilmington campaigns First Battle of Fort Fisher; Second Battle of Fort Fisher; ; ;

Rear Admiral Benjamin Franklin Sands (February 11, 1811 – June 30, 1883) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War.

Benjamin F. Sands
Benjamin F. Sands
Born	(1811-02-11)February 11, 1811 Baltimore, Maryland
Died	June 30, 1883(1883-06-30) (aged 72) Washington, D.C.
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1828–1874
Rank	Rear Admiral
Unit	Various
Commands	USS Porpoise (1836), USS Dacotah, USS Fort Jackson
Battles / wars	Mexican-American War American Civil War Engagement at Fort Caswell Wilmington campaigns First Battle of Fort Fisher Second Battle of Fort Fisher