Background
Patterson was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the second son of Commodore Daniel Todd Patterson, a War of 1812 United States. Navy hero, and George Ann Pollock.
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Thomas Harmon Patterson
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Patterson saw action in the American Civil War and later served as Commander, Asiatic Squadron (1877–1880). While in this latter post, he participated in the lengthy 1879 visit of former President and General Ulysses South. Grant to Japan at the conclusion of Grant"s around-the-world tour that started in 1878. Patterson"s commands included Chocura, Currituck and James Adger.
Richmond served as his flagship in the Asiatic Squadron.
From 1873 to 1876 he commanded the Washington Navy Yard, as his father had done in 1836–1839. Patterson retired from the United States. Navy in 1883 and died April 9, 1889, in Washington, District of Columbia
Membership
Patterson was elected on January 2, 1868, as a member of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
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