He was appointed rear admiral of the US Navy on 16 July 1862.
- David Dixon Porter
- David Farragut
- Samuel Du Pont
- Sydney Smith Lee
Samuel Du Pont. Du Pont was promoted for his victory at Port Royal, South Carolina. This success enabled the Union to effectively blockade most of the Georgia coast.
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