John W. Danenhower

John W. Danenhower
Birth nameJohn Wilson Danenhower
Born(1849-09-30)September 30, 1849
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedApril 20, 1887(1887-04-20) (aged 37)
Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1870–1887
RankLieutenant
ExpeditionsJeannette expedition
AwardsGold Jeannette Medal (1890)
RelationsSloan Wilson (grandson)

John Wilson Danenhower (September 30, 1849 – April 20, 1887) was a United States Navy officer best known for his participation in the Jeannette expedition.

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