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|battles = American Civil War |battles_label = |awards = |relations = |laterwork = |signature = }} William Gwin (6 December 1832 – 3 January 1863) was an officer in the United States Navy who was killed in action during the American Civil War. One of the most promising officers in the nation, with extensive command and combat experience, Gwin had risen to the rank of Lieutenant Commander by the time of his death. ==Early life and career== Born in Columbus, Indiana, Gwin was appointed a Midshipman on 7 April 1847.〔 Gwin subsequently served in the frigate on the Brazil Squadron until late in 1850. During the next five years he was assigned to the sloop of war , flagship of the African Squadron, the steamer and the brig . In September 1855, while serving in the latter, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. From late 1857 until after the outbreak of the American Civil War in the spring of 1861, Gwin was an officer of the steamer and sloop of war , both in the Pacific, and of the steam frigate in the Mediterranean. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「William Gwin (naval officer)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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