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'''George Partridge Colvocoresses''' (April 3, 1847 – September 10, 1932) was a [[United States Navy]] [[Rear admiral (United States)|rear admiral]]. He was the son of Captain [[George Colvocoresses|George M. Colvocoresses]], the adopted son of Captain [[Alden Partridge]], founder of [[Norwich University]] in [[Vermont]]. George P. was a graduate of the Norwich University class of 1866 and led a distinguished military career.
'''George Partridge Colvocoresses''' (April 3, 1847 – September 10, 1932) was a [[United States Navy]] [[Rear admiral (United States)|rear admiral]]. He was the son of Captain [[George Colvocoresses|George M. Colvocoresses]], the adopted son of Captain [[Alden Partridge]], founder of [[Norwich University]] in [[Vermont]]. George P. was a graduate of the Norwich University class of 1866 and led a distinguished military career.


==Life and career==
He was born in [[Norwich, Vermont]], on April 3, 1847, to Greek immigrant George M. Colvocoresses and Adeline Maria Swasey. He was named for his father's benefactor, [[Alden Partridge]]. He served under his father on the {{USS|Supply|1846|6}} on South Atlantic blockade duty.
He was born in [[Norwich, Vermont]], on April 3, 1847, to Greek immigrant George M. Colvocoresses and Adeline Maria Swasey. He was named for his father's benefactor, [[Alden Partridge]]. He served under his father on the {{USS|Supply|1846|6}} on South Atlantic blockade duty.


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He entered the [[United States Naval Academy]], then located in [[Newport, Rhode Island]], in 1864, during the [[American Civil War]], and graduated in 1869.
He entered the [[United States Naval Academy]], then located in [[Newport, Rhode Island]], in 1864, during the [[American Civil War]], and graduated in 1869.


Colvocoresses served on most of the foreign naval stations, and in the Hydrographic Office at Washington, and in 1886 was assistant instructor in drawing at the United States Naval Academy, where he was an instructor in 1893–96 and commandant of midshipmen in 1905–1909.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qFhMAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA739&lpg=PA739&dq=George+Partridge+Colvocoresses&source=bl&ots=dwj3TlhjRA&sig=J19RAksdFujMfUUMl1xO1cUpj2A&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwijg-nU65bZAhVCxGMKHdf0Bxs4ChDoAQg3MAQ#v=onepage&q=George%20Partridge%20Colvocoresses&f=false|title=Norwich University, 1819–1911; Her History, Her Graduates, Her Roll of Honor|last=Ellis|first=William Arba|date=1911|publisher=Capitol city Press|language=en}}</ref>
Colvocoresses served on most of the foreign naval stations, and in the Hydrographic Office at Washington, and in 1886 was assistant instructor in drawing at the United States Naval Academy, where he was an instructor in 1893–96 and commandant of midshipmen in 1905–1909.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qFhMAAAAMAAJ&q=George+Partridge+Colvocoresses&pg=PA739|title=Norwich University, 1819–1911; Her History, Her Graduates, Her Roll of Honor|last=Ellis|first=William Arba|date=1911|publisher=Capitol city Press|language=en}}</ref>


In 1890, the officers and men of the [[United States Navy]] dedicated a granite-and-marble monument to the memory of Lieut. [[George W. De Long]] and the crew of the {{USS|Jeannette|1878|6}}. Lieutenant George P. Colvocoresses designed the monument—a cross with carved icicles hanging from it that sits atop a cairn. The {{convert|24|ft|m|sing=on}}-high structure is in the [[U.S. Naval Academy]] Cemetery overlooking the [[Severn River (Maryland)|Severn River]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061129014217/http://www.smithsonianmagazine.com/issues/1997/may/letters_may97.php|title=Letters to the Editor|last=|first=|date=2006-11-29|website=Smithsonian Magazine|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2018-02-08}}</ref>
In 1890, the officers and men of the [[United States Navy]] dedicated a granite-and-marble monument to the memory of Lieut. [[George W. De Long]] and the crew of the {{USS|Jeannette|1878|6}}. Lieutenant George P. Colvocoresses designed the monument—a cross with carved icicles hanging from it that sits atop a cairn. The {{convert|24|ft|m|sing=on}}-high structure is in the [[U.S. Naval Academy]] Cemetery overlooking the [[Severn River (Maryland)|Severn River]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smithsonianmagazine.com/issues/1997/may/letters_may97.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061129014217/http://www.smithsonianmagazine.com/issues/1997/may/letters_may97.php|url-status=dead|archive-date=2006-11-29|title=Letters to the Editor|date=2006-11-29|website=Smithsonian Magazine|access-date=2018-02-08}}</ref>


He distinguished himself in service as executive officer on the cruiser {{USS|Concord|PG-3|2}} at the [[Battle of Manila Bay]], May 1, 1898, in the [[Spanish–American War]], where the United States won a decisive victory over the Spanish Fleet, helping to end the Spanish naval threat and establish the United States as one of the world's military "super powers."
He distinguished himself in service as executive officer on the cruiser {{USS|Concord|PG-3|2}} at the [[Battle of Manila Bay]], May 1, 1898, in the [[Spanish–American War]], where the United States won a decisive victory over the Spanish Fleet, helping to end the Spanish naval threat and establish the United States as one of the world's military "super powers."


[[File:RADM George Partridge Colvocoresses.JPG|thumb|left|George P. Colvocoresses circa 1900]]
[[File:RADM George Partridge Colvocoresses.JPG|thumb|left|George P. Colvocoresses circa 1900]]
Commander [[Asa Walker (admiral)|Asa Walker]], commander of the ''Concord'', had the following to say: "Each and every one of my subordinates did his whole duty with an enthusiasm and zeal beyond all praise. I am particularly indebted to the executive officer, Lieut. Commander George P. Colvocoresses, for the cool, deliberate, and efficient manner with which he met each phase of the action, and for his hearty cooperation in my plans."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070824094729/https://www.history.navy.mil/docs/spanam/manila5.htm|title=Selected Documents, Spanish–American War: Concord in Battle of Manila Bay|date=2007-08-24|access-date=2018-02-08}}</ref>
Commander [[Asa Walker (admiral)|Asa Walker]], commander of the ''Concord'', had the following to say: "Each and every one of my subordinates did his whole duty with an enthusiasm and zeal beyond all praise. I am particularly indebted to the executive officer, Lieut. Commander George P. Colvocoresses, for the cool, deliberate, and efficient manner with which he met each phase of the action, and for his hearty cooperation in my plans."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.history.navy.mil/docs/spanam/manila5.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070824094729/https://www.history.navy.mil/docs/spanam/manila5.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-08-24|title=Selected Documents, Spanish–American War: Concord in Battle of Manila Bay|date=2007-08-24|access-date=2018-02-08}}</ref>


He participated in the capture of Manila on August 13, 1898, and shortly afterwards, became the executive officer of the cruiser {{USS|Olympia|C-6|6}}.
He participated in the capture of Manila on August 13, 1898, and shortly afterwards, became the executive officer of the cruiser {{USS|Olympia|C-6|6}}.
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In 1919, Rear Admiral Colvocoresses, whose name appears on the Centennial Staircase at Norwich, delivered an address about Captain Alden Partridge on the 100th anniversary of the founding of [[Norwich University]].
In 1919, Rear Admiral Colvocoresses, whose name appears on the Centennial Staircase at Norwich, delivered an address about Captain Alden Partridge on the 100th anniversary of the founding of [[Norwich University]].


Colvocoresses, married to Minne D., had one daughter and two sons: Edith B., Harold, and George M. (II) Colvocoresses. The son of George M. (II) Colvocoresses, Col. [[Alden Partridge Colvocoresses]], USA (Ret.), went on to develop the first satellite map of the United States.
Colvocoresses, married Minnie D. Van Nest she was the daughter of Theodore Eli Van Nest.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=OU9MAAAAMAAJ&q=Colvocoresses "Frederick Clifton Pierce"] ''Field Genealogy'' Hammond Press W.B. Conkey Company, Chicago 1901: p. 389</ref> They had one daughter and two sons: Edith B., Major [[Harold Colvocoresses]] U.S.M.C., and George M. (II) Colvocoresses. The son of George M. (II) Colvocoresses, Col. [[Alden Partridge Colvocoresses]], USA (Ret.), went on to develop the first satellite map of the United States.


==Awards==
==Awards==
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==External links==
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George P. Colvocoresses
Colvocoresses c. 1905
Birth nameGeorge Partridge Colvocoresses
Born(1847-04-03)April 3, 1847
Norwich, Vermont, U.S.
DiedSeptember 10, 1932(1932-09-10) (aged 85)
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Navy
RankRear admiral
Wars
Spouse(s)Minnie D. Colvocoresses
ChildrenMajor Harold Colvocoresses
George M. Colvocoresses (II)
Edith B. Colvocoresses
RelationsGeorge Colvocoresses

George Partridge Colvocoresses (April 3, 1847 – September 10, 1932) was a United States Navy rear admiral. He was the son of Captain George M. Colvocoresses, the adopted son of Captain Alden Partridge, founder of Norwich University in Vermont. George P. was a graduate of the Norwich University class of 1866 and led a distinguished military career.

Life and career

He was born in Norwich, Vermont, on April 3, 1847, to Greek immigrant George M. Colvocoresses and Adeline Maria Swasey. He was named for his father's benefactor, Alden Partridge. He served under his father on the USS Supply on South Atlantic blockade duty.

The younger Colvocoresses eventually rose to the rank of rear admiral and was Commandant of Cadets at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. He eventually served under then-Commodore George Dewey with the Asiatic Squadron at the battle of Manila Bay.

He entered the United States Naval Academy, then located in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1864, during the American Civil War, and graduated in 1869.

Colvocoresses served on most of the foreign naval stations, and in the Hydrographic Office at Washington, and in 1886 was assistant instructor in drawing at the United States Naval Academy, where he was an instructor in 1893–96 and commandant of midshipmen in 1905–1909.[1]

In 1890, the officers and men of the United States Navy dedicated a granite-and-marble monument to the memory of Lieut. George W. De Long and the crew of the USS Jeannette. Lieutenant George P. Colvocoresses designed the monument—a cross with carved icicles hanging from it that sits atop a cairn. The 24-foot (7.3 m)-high structure is in the U.S. Naval Academy Cemetery overlooking the Severn River.[2]

He distinguished himself in service as executive officer on the cruiser Concord at the Battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898, in the Spanish–American War, where the United States won a decisive victory over the Spanish Fleet, helping to end the Spanish naval threat and establish the United States as one of the world's military "super powers."

George P. Colvocoresses circa 1900

Commander Asa Walker, commander of the Concord, had the following to say: "Each and every one of my subordinates did his whole duty with an enthusiasm and zeal beyond all praise. I am particularly indebted to the executive officer, Lieut. Commander George P. Colvocoresses, for the cool, deliberate, and efficient manner with which he met each phase of the action, and for his hearty cooperation in my plans."[3]

He participated in the capture of Manila on August 13, 1898, and shortly afterwards, became the executive officer of the cruiser USS Olympia.

In 1899, he became a Veteran Companion of the Pennsylvania Commandery of the Military Order of Foreign Wars. He also became a Companion of the California Commandery of Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.

He was promoted to captain in February 1905, and was retired in the rank of rear admiral on June 30, 1907.

In 1919, Rear Admiral Colvocoresses, whose name appears on the Centennial Staircase at Norwich, delivered an address about Captain Alden Partridge on the 100th anniversary of the founding of Norwich University.

Colvocoresses, married Minnie D. Van Nest she was the daughter of Theodore Eli Van Nest.[4] They had one daughter and two sons: Edith B., Major Harold Colvocoresses U.S.M.C., and George M. (II) Colvocoresses. The son of George M. (II) Colvocoresses, Col. Alden Partridge Colvocoresses, USA (Ret.), went on to develop the first satellite map of the United States.

Awards

Dates of rank

  • Midshipman – 28 September 1864
  • Graduated – 4 June 1869
  • Ensign – 12 July 1870
  • Master – 18 June 1872
  • Lieutenant – 1 July 1875
  • Lieutenant commander – 4 June 1897
  • Commander – 30 June 1900
  • Captain – 21 February 1905
  • Rear admiral on Retired List – 30 June 1907

Served two years and two months as Captain's Clerk during the Civil War.

References

  1. ^ Ellis, William Arba (1911). Norwich University, 1819–1911; Her History, Her Graduates, Her Roll of Honor. Capitol city Press.
  2. ^ "Letters to the Editor". Smithsonian Magazine. 2006-11-29. Archived from the original on 2006-11-29. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  3. ^ "Selected Documents, Spanish–American War: Concord in Battle of Manila Bay". 2007-08-24. Archived from the original on 2007-08-24. Retrieved 2018-02-08.
  4. ^ "Frederick Clifton Pierce" Field Genealogy Hammond Press W.B. Conkey Company, Chicago 1901: p. 389
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