Edward Merritt Hughes
Edward Merritt Hughes was an officer in the United States Navy during the SpanishAmerican War.
Hughes was born in Lockbourne, Ohio, the son of merchant Abram A. Hughes. He was appointed to the Naval Academy in 1866 and graduated on June 7, 1870. He passed through the grades of Ensign, Master, Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander, and, on March 3, 1901, was commissioned Commander.
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