Oscar Walter Farenholt [SEP] conflict
Oscar Walter Farenholt
Rear Admiral Oscar Walter Farenholt (May 2, 1845 – June 30, 1920) was an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War, the Spanish–American War and is the first enlisted man in the Navy to reach flag rank.
Early life.
Farenholt was born to German immigrants in San Antonio, Texas, who had settled on a ranch on the Salado River 1842, not far from the famous Alamo Mission. Speaking only German until the age of eight, he
USS Farenholt (DD-491)
USS "Farenholt" (DD-491) was a "Benson"-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was the second ship named for Admiral Oscar Farenholt.
"Farenholt" was launched 19 November 1941 by Bethlehem Steel Company, Staten Island, New York; sponsored by Miss N. L. Garland, great-grandniece of Admiral Farenholt; and commissioned 2 April 1942, Lieutenant Commander E. T. Seaward in command.
Service history.
"Farenholt" sailed from San Diego,