National Parks website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTheodore Atkins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the earliest entries for Atkins was for Theodore Atkins from Norfolk, Virginia. He enlisted in January 1864 at New York when he was aged 23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The record shows that Theodore was assigned on March 1864 to the ship Estrella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His occupation before enlisting was as a Laborer. His naval rank was Landsman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Landsman” was the lowest rank at the time and was given to recruits with little sea experience.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\nJohn Atkins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the later entries was for a sailor who enlisted at New York in May 1864. John was aged 21 and was from Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was assigned to the ship Lehigh on September 1864.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His naval rank was 2nd Class Fireman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Firemen in the Navy worked in the engine room and with other machinery.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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