Willard H. Brownson

Willard H Brownson
Born	(1845-07-08)July 8, 1845 Lyons, New York, U.S.
Died	March 16, 1935(1935-03-16) (aged 89) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1865–1907
Rank	Rear Admiral
Commands held	USC&GS George S. Blake USS Detroit (C-10) USS Yankee USS Alabama (BB-8) Superintendent, United States Naval Academy 4th Division, North Atlantic Fleet Special Service Squadron United States Asiatic Fleet Chief of the Bureau of Navigation
Battles/wars	Brownson Expedition Battle of Boca Teacapan Brazilian Naval Revolt Rio de Janeiro Affair Spanish–American War Battle of Guantánamo Bay

Rear-Admiral Willard Herbert Brownson (July 8, 1845 – March 16, 1935), was a United States Navy officer whose career included service against pirates in Mexico and service during the Spanish–American War. He also served a term as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy.