Leutze, Eugene Henry Cozzens.—Rear Admiral, U.S.N., born in Dusseldorf, Germany, 1847. Appointed to U.S. Naval Academy by President Lincoln, 1863; graduated 1867. While on leave of absence from academy volunteered on board “Monticello” on N.Atlantic Squadron in1864. Served on numerous surveys, at Naval Academy, 1886-90; Washington Navy Yard, 1892-96; commander “Michigan,” “Alert,” “Monterey,” and participated in taking city of Manila; commandant Navy Yard, Cavite, P.I., 1898-1900; sup’t naval gun factory, Washington, 1900-02; commander “Maine,” then member Board of Inspection and Survey; then commandant Navy Yard, Washington, and sup’t naval gun factory; retired by operation of law, Nov.16, 1909, but continued on active duty; commandant Navy Yard and Station, New York,1910. |