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GEORGE PAR- TRIDGE, an American naval officer, born in Norwich, Vt., in 1847. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1869. Prior to that time he had served in the navy in the Civil War. He was commissioned ensign in 1870 and rose through the various grades, becoming captain in 1905. He was retired at his own request as rear-admiral in 1907, after 45 years of service. He was advanced five numbers in grade for conspicuous service at the battle of Manila Bay. He filled nearly every capacity in the naval service, both on shore and at sea.