Renshaw, William B.
- Bio:
- As a midshipman in the United States Navy prior to April 1861, Renshaw was appointed commander at the outbreak of the war, attached to Admiral Farragut's squadron . He captured Galveston, Texas in October 1862. In January 1863, he refused to surrender his ship. He died on January 1, 1863 in the process of setting fire to his ship.
- Rank:
- Commander
- Narrative Link:
- http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/r4/renshaw-i.htm
- Narrative Link:
- http://books.google.com/books?id=lPPcZiJcLuUC&pg=PA222&dq=William+Bainbridge+Renshaw&lr=