Some More on Henry Walton Grinnell-- Part 2: Service With Japan, Ecuador and Spanish-American War

Now in the service of Japan, Grinnell was almost immediately appointed inspector-general of the Navy and given the rank of rear-admiral where he served in that capacity from 1868-1870.

In 1872-1873, he was naval advisor to the South American Republic of Ecuador.  He was still serving Japan as well, but also made various trips back to the United States.  His efforts resulted in well-trained Japanese sailors who defeated China in the Sino-Japanese War where he saw active service at the Battle of Yalu, the decisive naval battle of the conflict.

After the war, he was honorably discharged as a vice-admiral and received a substantial gratuity.

Returning to his homeland, he found the United States at war with Spain and reentered the U.S. Navy as a volunteer lieutenant. and served on the USS Iowa until peace was declared.

Thereafter, he lived in retirement in Puntarassa, Florida, (by Fort Myers) and Boston.

He died in St. Augustine, Florida, and is buried at Arlington.  (I don't know if this is Arlington National Cemetery or some other cemetery named Arlington.)

--Old B-Runner