John B. Montgomery

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John Berrien Montgomery (1794 – March 25, 1872) was an officer in the United States Navy who rose up through the ranks, serving in the War of 1812, Mexican–American War and the American Civil War, performing in various capacities including the commanding of several different vessels.

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On this spot the American Flag was first raised in San Francisco by Commander John B. Montgomery of the U.S.S. Portsmouth July 9 1846 Marked by the Daughters of the American Revolution San Francisco Chapters 1924

Portsmouth Square, San Francisco, CA, United States where they was