Augustus Kilty

Rear Admiral Augustus Henry Kilty (November 25, 1807 – November 10, 1879) was a United States Navy officer who served during the Civil War.

Biography

Born at Annapolis, Maryland, Kilty was appointed midshipman on July 4, 1821. He served in the frigate in the West India Squadron from 1827, then in the frigate in the Brazil Squadron from 1829. Kilty was promoted to passed midshipman on April 28, 1832, and served aboard the schooner in the West India Squadron in 1832–34.

Kilty returned to the Active List on January 6, 1859,