Hugo Osterhaus
Hugo Osterhaus (15 June 1851 in Belleville, Illinois – 11 June 1927 in Castle Point, New York) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy. He was the son of Civil War Major General Peter J. Osterhaus (1823–1917) and father of Navy Admiral Hugo Wilson Osterhaus (1878–1972).
Hugo Osterhaus
June 15, 1851
Belleville, Illinois, US
June 11, 1927 (aged 75)
Castle Point, New York, US
1871–1913, 1917–1920
Death[edit]
RADM Hugo Osterhaus died 11 June 1927. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery with his wife Mary W. (1855–1942).[1]
Namesake[edit]
The destroyer USS Osterhaus (DE-164), launched 18 April 1943 and sponsored by Miss Helen Osterhaus, was so named in his honor.
