Henry Honychurch Gorringe | |
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![]() Henry Honychurch Gorringe, 1883 | |
Born | Barbados | August 11, 1841
Died | July 7, 1885 New York City | (aged 43)
Buried | Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, New York |
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Years of service | 1862–1883 |
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Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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Henry Honychurch Gorringe (August 11, 1841 – July 7, 1885) was a United States naval officer who attained national acclaim for successfully completing the removal of Cleopatra's Needle from Alexandria, Egypt to Central Park in New York City.