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Usher (NATHANIEL REILLY an American)

NATHANIEL REILLY, an American naval officer, born in Vincennes, Ind., in 1855. He was graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1875, was promoted ensign in 1876 and gradually rose to the rank of rear admiral in 1911. During the Spanish- American War he commanded the "Ericsson." His other assignments included service with General Board, Navy Department (1903-1904); Bureau of Navigation (1904-1906); "St. Louis" (1906- 1908); Bureau of Navigation (1908- 1909); "Michigan" (1910-1911); ; president of the Naval Examining and Retiring Board (1911-1912); command of the 4th Division Atlantic Fleet (1912); 2d Division (1912-1913); 3d Division (1913); Norfolk Navy Yard (1913- 1914); and New York Navy Yard 1918). He was retired on account of age in April, 1919.