Jacob John Hunker
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Commander Jacob John Hunker (1850 – 1 May, 1933) served in the United States Navy.
Life & Career
Jacob John Hunker was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy from Ohio, officially entering the Navy on 27 July, 1866.[1]
Hunker was promoted to the rank of Ensign on 13 July, 1872.[2]
Hunker was promoted to the rank of Master on 14 January, 1875.[3]
Hunker was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 15 October, 1881.[4]
Hunker died in Pasadena, California on 1 May, 1933 at the age of 83.[5]
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Service Records
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Albert S. Snow |
Captain of U.S.S. New York 3 Jan, 1903[6] |
Succeeded by Spencer S. Wood |
Footnotes
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1896. pp. 18-19.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1896. pp. 18-19.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1896. pp. 18-19.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1896. pp. 18-19.
- ↑ "Was Decorated for Bravery. Commander Jacob John Hunker, Retired, Had Varied Career in Navy." The Spokane Spokesman-Review. Wednesday, 3 May, 1933. p. 2.
- ↑ Register of Officers, 1905. p. 8.
