George Henry Preble, Portland, 1878
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Maine Historical Society
George Henry Preble (1816-1885), who was born in Portland, commanded the first American landing of armed forces in China in 1844.
He also served in the Mexican War.
Promoted to commander during the Civil War in 1862, Preble's career was threatened that year when he was relieved of his command for allegedly allowing a Confederate ship to break through the blockade of Mobile Bay.
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