John Marston (sailor)
John Marston | |
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| Born | June 12, 1795 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | April 17, 1885 (aged 89) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service | United States Navy Union Navy |
| Years of service | 1813–1881 |
| Rank | Commodore |
| Commands | USS Roanoke (1855) |
| Battles / wars | War of 1812 Mexican–American War American Civil War |
John Marston (June 12, 1795 – April 7, 1885) was an officer in the United States Navy, playing a small but pivotal role in the Battle of Hampton Roads, and eventually retiring as a rear admiral.