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Abner Read
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Abner Read | |
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| Born | April 5, 1821 Urbana, Ohio |
| Died | July 7, 1863 (aged 42) Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1839–1855, 1858–1863 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant commander |
| Commands | New London |
| Battles / wars | Paraguay expedition American Civil War |
Abner Read (1821–1863) was an officer of the United States Navy who distinguished himself in the American Civil War. He died of injuries sustained while patrolling the Mississippi River, in command of the New London. At the time of his death, he had attained the rank of lieutenant commander.
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