Albert S. Barker

Albert Smith Barker (March 31, 1843 – January 30, 1916) was an admiral in the United States Navy who served during the American Civil War and the Spanish–American War.

Biography Barker was born on March 31, 1843, in Hanson, Massachusetts, the son of Josiah and Eliza (Cushing) Barker. He entered the U.S. Naval Academy in October 1859 at the age of sixteen and was graduated in May 1861 after the outbreak of the Civil War. Barker initially served as a midshipman aboard the , was commissioned as an ensign in November 1862 and survived its sinking in March 1863. She was an author of three novels under the name Ellen Blackmar Maxwell.

From March 1896 to January 1897, Barker was commander of the battleship . In August 1898, he again became commander of the Oregon. In 1899, Barker briefly served as Commander-in-Chief of the Asiatic Squadron. Barker and his wife are buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Recognition The destroyer was named for him.

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Dates of rank

Barker never held the rank of LTJG (O-2) due to it not being created until later years. As well, Rear Admiral then is equivalent to today's Rear Admiral (Upper Half).