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{{Short description|United States Navy admiral (1841–1928)}}
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'''George C. Remey''' ([[10 August]] [[1841]] – [[10 February]] [[1928]]) was an admiral of the [[United States Navy]], serving in the [[American Civil War|Civil War]] and the [[Spanish-American War]].
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1841|8|10}}
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| birth_place = [[Burlington, Iowa]], U.S.
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1928|2|10|1841|8|10}}
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| death_place = [[Washington, D.C.]], U.S.
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| alma_mater = [[United States Naval Academy|U.S. Naval Academy]]
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| spouse = {{marriage|Mary Josephine Mason|1873}}
| children = [[Mason Remey]]
| relations = [[William Butler Remey]] (brother)
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| serviceyears = 1859–1903
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| battles = [[American Civil War]]<br />[[Spanish–American War]]
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[[File:1527 New Hampshire Avenue, NW.JPG|thumb|Former residence of George C. Remey located in the [[Dupont Circle]] neighborhood of Washington, D.C.]]
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'''George Collier Remey''' (August 10, 1841 – February 10, 1928) was a [[Rear admiral (United States)|rear admiral]] of the [[United States Navy]], serving in the [[American Civil War|Civil War]] and the [[Spanish–American War]].


==Biography==
==Early life==
George Collier Remey was born at [[Burlington, Iowa]], on August 10, 1841, to Eliza Smith (née Howland) and William Butler Remey.<ref name=Twentieth>{{Cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb__e0UAAAAYAAJ/page/n68/mode/1up |title=The Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans |volume=IX |editor1-first=Rossiter |editor1-last=Johnson |editor2-first=John Howard |editor2-last=Brown |publisher=The Biographical Society |location=Boston |page=<!-- no page numbers --> |year=1904 |access-date=2022-05-25 |via=Internet Archive}}</ref><ref name="honored">{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103313081/memory-of-admiral-born-here-is/ |title=Memory of Admiral Born Here, Is Honored Today |date=1930-04-20 |newspaper=The Burlington Hawk-Eye |page=21 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=2022-06-07}}{{Open access}}</ref> His father was captain of a steamboat in Burlington.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103373109/many-old-rivermen-sleep-in-burlington/ |title=Many Old Rivermen Sleep in Burlington Graveyard |date=1903-10-11 |newspaper=Muscatine News-Tribune |page=12 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=2022-06-08}}{{Open access}}</ref> He graduated from the [[United States Naval Academy]] in 1859.<ref name="Twentieth"/><ref name="honored"/>
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[[File:1527 New Hampshire Avenue, NW.JPG|thumb|Former residence of George C. Remey located in the [[Dupont Circle]] neighborhood of [[Washington, D.C.]]]]
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Remey was born at [[Burlington, Iowa]], [[10 August]] 1841, graduated from the [[United States Naval Academy]] in 1859. Initially assigned to [[USS Hartford (1858)|''Hartford'']] on the [[Asiatic Station]], he returned to the United States with the outbreak of the Civil War and served in [[USS Marblehead (1861)|''Marblehead'']] during the [[Peninsular Campaign]], March–July 1862; and, afterward, in the blockade of [[Charleston, South Carolina|Charleston]]. In April 1863 he assumed duties as Executive Officer in [[USS Canandaigua (1862)|''Canandaigua'']] and during attacks on [[Fort Wagner]] briefly commanded ''Marblehead''. From [[23 August]] to [[7 September]], he commanded a battery of naval guns on [[Morris Island]], and on the night of 7–[[8 September]] led the second division of a boat attack on [[Fort Sumter]]. The division made shore, but was smashed by gunfire. Remey and the surviving members of his party were forced to surrender. Following 13 months of imprisonment at [[Columbia, South Carolina|Columbia, S.C.]], Remey was exchanged and returned to duty, serving in [[USS De Soto (1859)|''De Soto'']] until the end of the war.


==Career==
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In 1866 he saw service off the west coast of [[South America]] and in 1870–71 participated in the [[Tehuantepec Survey Expedition]]. After commanding [[USS Enterprise (1874)|''Enterprise'']] and service in the [[Mediterranean]], he was appointed captain, 1885, and 4 years later assumed command of [[USS Charleston (C-2)|''Charleston'']] (C-2), [[flagship]] of the [[Pacific Squadron]].
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Initially assigned to the sloop {{USS|Hartford|1858|6}} on the [[Asiatic Station]], he returned to the United States with the outbreak of the Civil War and served in the gunboat {{USS|Marblehead|1861|2}} during the [[Peninsular Campaign]], March–July 1862; and, afterward, in the blockade of [[Charleston, South Carolina|Charleston]]. In April 1863, he assumed duties as Executive Officer in the [[screw sloop]] {{USS|Canandaigua|1862|2}} and during attacks on [[Fort Wagner]] briefly commanded ''Marblehead''. From August 23 to September 7, he commanded a battery of naval guns on [[Morris Island]], and on the night of September 7–8, led the second division of a boat attack [[Second Battle of Fort Sumter|on Fort Sumter]]. The division made shore, but was smashed by gunfire. Remey and the surviving members of his party were forced to surrender. Following 13 months of imprisonment at [[Columbia, South Carolina|Columbia, S.C.]], Remey was exchanged and returned to duty, serving in the [[Paddle steamer|sidewheel steamship]] {{USS|De Soto|1859|2}} until the end of the war.


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In 1866, he saw service off the west coast of [[South America]]. In 1870–71, he participated in the [[Tehuantepec Survey Expedition]]. After commanding the screw sloop {{USS|Enterprise|1874|2}} and service in the [[Mediterranean]], he was appointed captain in 1885. Four years later he assumed command of the [[protected cruiser]] {{USS|Charleston|C-2|2}}, [[flagship]] of the [[Pacific Squadron]].
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[[Commandant]] of the [[Portsmouth Navy Yard]] at the outbreak of the [[Spanish-American War]], he was ordered to take charge of the [[Naval Base Key West]], whence he directed the supply and repair of all naval forces in [[Cuba]]n waters and organized supply lines to [[United States Army|Army]] forces in Cuba. After peace returned, Rear Admiral Remey resumed duties at the Portsmouth Navy Yard. In April 1900, he assumed command of the [[Asiatic Station]] and for the next 2 years guided the ships of that station through the diplomatic and military chaos that was [[China]]. He then returned to the United States and served for a year as Chairman of the [[Lighthouse Board]] before retiring 10 August 1903. Rear Admiral Remey died at [[Washington, D.C.]], [[10 February]] [[1928]].

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[[Commandant]] of the [[Portsmouth Navy Yard]] at the outbreak of the [[Spanish–American War]], he was ordered to take charge of the [[Naval Base Key West]], whence he directed the supply and repair of all naval forces in [[Cuba]]n waters and organized supply lines to [[United States Army|Army]] forces in Cuba. After peace returned, Rear Admiral Remey resumed duties at the Portsmouth Navy Yard. In April 1900, he assumed command of the [[Asiatic Station]] and for the next two years guided the ships of that station through the diplomatic and military chaos that was [[China]].

Remey then returned to the United States and served for a year as Chairman of the [[United States Lighthouse Board|Lighthouse Board]] before retiring on August 10, 1903.

==Personal life==
Remey married Mary Josephine Mason, daughter of Iowa Chief Justice [[Charles Mason (Iowa judge)|Charles Mason]], on July 8, 1873.<ref name="honored"/><ref name="bust">{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/103310329/bust-of-rear-admiral-remey-iowa-given/ |title=Bust of Rear Admiral Remey, Iowan, Given to State |date=1929-04-26 |newspaper=[[Des Moines Tribune]] |page=26 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=2022-06-07}}{{Open access}}</ref> Their son was [[Mason Remey]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stockman |first=Robert |year=1995 |title=Remey, Charles Mason |website=Baha'i Library Online |url=https://bahai-library.com/stockman_remey |access-date=2022-06-07}}</ref> He had two brothers, [[William Butler Remey]], who served as [[Judge Advocate General of the Navy]] and Edward Wallace Remey, who also served in the navy.<ref name="bust"/>

Rear Admiral Remey died at [[Washington, D.C.]], on February 10, 1928.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102538166/rear-admiral-remey-dies/ |title=Rear Admiral Remey Dies |newspaper=[[The Morning Call]] |location=Washington |agency=AP |page=12 |date=1928-02-12 |access-date=2022-05-25 |via=Newspapers.com}}</ref>


==Namesake==
==Namesake==
In 1943, the [[destroyer]] [[USS Remey (DD-688)|USS ''Remey'']] (DD-688) was named in his honor.
In 1943, the [[destroyer]] {{USS|Remey|DD-688}} was named in his honor.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Fourteen Retired Flag Officers.jpg|Remey is second from left in the front row in this photograph of 13 retired U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps flag officers taken {{circa|1923}}.
File:Flag officers Rear Admiral George C. Remey birthday 1926.jpg|Remey is seated second from left in this photo of retired flag officers taken at his 85th birthday party on August 10, 1926.
</gallery>

==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 20:15, 23 June 2024

George Collier Remey
Born(1841-08-10)August 10, 1841
Burlington, Iowa, U.S.
DiedFebruary 10, 1928(1928-02-10) (aged 86)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance Vereinigte Staaten
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1859–1903
Rank Rear admiral
Commands heldMarblehead
Enterprise
Charleston
Asiatic Squadron
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
Spanish–American War
Alma materU.S. Naval Academy
Spouse(s)
Mary Josephine Mason
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(m. 1873)​
ChildrenMason Remey
RelationsWilliam Butler Remey (brother)
Signature
Former residence of George C. Remey located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

George Collier Remey (August 10, 1841 – February 10, 1928) was a rear admiral of the United States Navy, serving in the Civil War and the Spanish–American War.

Early life

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George Collier Remey was born at Burlington, Iowa, on August 10, 1841, to Eliza Smith (née Howland) and William Butler Remey.[1][2] His father was captain of a steamboat in Burlington.[3] He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1859.[1][2]

Career

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Initially assigned to the sloop USS Hartford on the Asiatic Station, he returned to the United States with the outbreak of the Civil War and served in the gunboat Marblehead during the Peninsular Campaign, March–July 1862; and, afterward, in the blockade of Charleston. In April 1863, he assumed duties as Executive Officer in the screw sloop Canandaigua and during attacks on Fort Wagner briefly commanded Marblehead. From August 23 to September 7, he commanded a battery of naval guns on Morris Island, and on the night of September 7–8, led the second division of a boat attack on Fort Sumter. The division made shore, but was smashed by gunfire. Remey and the surviving members of his party were forced to surrender. Following 13 months of imprisonment at Columbia, S.C., Remey was exchanged and returned to duty, serving in the sidewheel steamship De Soto until the end of the war.

In 1866, he saw service off the west coast of South America. In 1870–71, he participated in the Tehuantepec Survey Expedition. After commanding the screw sloop Enterprise and service in the Mediterranean, he was appointed captain in 1885. Four years later he assumed command of the protected cruiser Charleston, flagship of the Pacific Squadron.

Commandant of the Portsmouth Navy Yard at the outbreak of the Spanish–American War, he was ordered to take charge of the Naval Base Key West, whence he directed the supply and repair of all naval forces in Cuban waters and organized supply lines to Army forces in Cuba. After peace returned, Rear Admiral Remey resumed duties at the Portsmouth Navy Yard. In April 1900, he assumed command of the Asiatic Station and for the next two years guided the ships of that station through the diplomatic and military chaos that was China.

Remey then returned to the United States and served for a year as Chairman of the Lighthouse Board before retiring on August 10, 1903.

Personal life

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Remey married Mary Josephine Mason, daughter of Iowa Chief Justice Charles Mason, on July 8, 1873.[2][4] Their son was Mason Remey.[5] He had two brothers, William Butler Remey, who served as Judge Advocate General of the Navy and Edward Wallace Remey, who also served in the navy.[4]

Rear Admiral Remey died at Washington, D.C., on February 10, 1928.[6]

Namesake

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In 1943, the destroyer USS Remey (DD-688) was named in his honor.

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  • Remey is second from left in the front row in this photograph of 13 retired U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps flag officers taken c. 1923.
    Remey is second from left in the front row in this photograph of 13 retired U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps flag officers taken c. 1923.
  • Remey is seated second from left in this photo of retired flag officers taken at his 85th birthday party on August 10, 1926.
    Remey is seated second from left in this photo of retired flag officers taken at his 85th birthday party on August 10, 1926.

References

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  1. ^ a b Johnson, Rossiter; Brown, John Howard, eds. (1904). The Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans. Vol. IX. Boston: The Biographical Society. Retrieved May 25, 2022 – via Internet Archive.
  2. ^ a b c "Memory of Admiral Born Here, Is Honored Today". The Burlington Hawk-Eye. April 20, 1930. p. 21. Retrieved June 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ "Many Old Rivermen Sleep in Burlington Graveyard". Muscatine News-Tribune. October 11, 1903. p. 12. Retrieved June 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. ^ a b "Bust of Rear Admiral Remey, Iowan, Given to State". Des Moines Tribune. April 26, 1929. p. 26. Retrieved June 7, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  5. ^ Stockman, Robert (1995). "Remey, Charles Mason". Baha'i Library Online. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  6. ^ "Rear Admiral Remey Dies". The Morning Call. Washington. AP. February 12, 1928. p. 12. Retrieved May 25, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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Military offices
Preceded by Commander, Asiatic Squadron
April 19, 1900 – March 1, 1902 		Succeeded by
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