Naval Academy in September 1874 and graduated in June 1878. He had extensive service at sea over the next decade, plus duty ashore, notably at the Naval Academy, where he would have several staff tours in the course of his career.
This individual was commissioned from the Naval Academy in June 1878 after graduating in June 1878.  He served for a decade with extensive naval service, including time at the Naval Academy, where he had multiple staff assignments during his career.