During the Mexican American War of 1846-1848, he served for two years as Lieutenant Commander on board the USS Independence (1814) which served as the flagship for U.S. Navy Pacific Squadron Commander, Commodore William Shubrick.
He served for two years as Lieutenant Commander on board the USS Independence (1814). This was during the Mexican American War of 1846-1848. This USS Independence (1814) served as the flagship for U.S. Navy Pacific Squadron Commander. U.S. Navy Pacific Squadron Commander was Commodore William Shubrick.