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Lamson
Lamson may refer to: Surname *Chuck Lamson (1939–2015), American football player *Father Lamson, 19th-century American eccentric, attended abolitionist meetings in a long white beard and white robe, and carrying a large scythe *Fred I. Lamson (1910–1981), American politician, Mayor of Malden, Massachusetts, and member of the Massachusetts Senate *George Henry Lamson (1852–1882), American doctor and murderer *Gertrude Lamson, or Nance O'Neil (1874–1965), American actress of stage and silent cinema of the early 20th century *Laura Lamson (1948–2008), American screenwriter and university lecturer, based in England throughout her career *Lucy Stedman Lamson (1857–1926), American business woman, educator *Otis Lamson (1876–1956), American football player and coach *Roswell Lamson (1838–1903), officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War *William Lamson (born 1977), American installation, performance and generative artist Middle name *Carl Lamson C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Lamson (DD-18)
USS ''Lamson'' (DD–18) was a in the United States Navy during World War I. She was the first ship named for Roswell Lamson. Construction ''Lamson'' was laid down on 18 March 1908, by William Cramp & Sons, Philadelphia, launched on 16 June 1909, sponsored by Mrs. Henry S. Grove, and commissioned on 10 February 1910. Service history Pre-World War I Assigned to the Atlantic Squadron, ''Lamson'' operated along the east coast and in the Caribbean from 1910 to 1916 participating in torpedo exercises, fleet maneuvers, and coastal patrol. Departing Key West, Florida on 7 May 1916, the destroyer arrived Dominican Republic two days later to support the United States Marine Corps, Marines sent by President Woodrow Wilson to protect American interests during the Dominican revolt. She returned to Key West in mid-June before sailing on the 28th for Veracruz, Veracruz, Vera Cruz. She joined other American ships in Mexico, Mexican waters, as the Mexican political situation was still in tur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |