Hugo Osterhaus

Admiral Hugo Osterhaus (born 15 June 1851, Belleville, Illinois - died 11 June 1927, Castle Point, New York) was an officer in the United States Navy.

He was appointed a Midshipman 22 September 1865 and received his commission as an Ensign 13 July 1871. He was the son of Civil War Generalmajor Peter Joseph Osterhaus (1823 - 1917) and father of Navy Admiral Hugo Wilson Osterhaus (1878 - 1972) and is buried on Arlington National Cemetery.

U.S. Navy Career

He was commissioned Master, 12 February 1874; a Lieutenant 13 March 1880; Lieutenant Commander 3 March 1899; a Commander 2 July 1901 ; a Captain 19 February 1906; a Rear Admiral 4 December 1909 and was placed on the retired list 15 June 1913.

He was Captain of the USS Connecticut (BB-18) as part of the Great White Fleet which was a United States Navy force that completed a circumnavigation of the world from December 16, 1907, to February 22, 1909 by order of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt sought to demonstrate growing American military power and blue-water navy capability.

He was recalled to active duty during World War I serving from 11 April 1917 until 1 November 1920 when he was relieved of active duty and returned home.

His flag commands included the Second Division, Atlantic Fleet; the Mare Island Navy Yard; the 12th Naval District; and the Atlantic Fleet.

Awarded the Navy Cross

During World War I he received the Navy Cross for services in the Office of Naval Districts.

Namesake

The USS "Osterhaus" (DE-164), launched 18 April 1943 and sponsored by Miss Helen Osterhaus, was so named in his honor.

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