National Parks website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWilliam Graham<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the earliest entries for Graham was for William Graham from New Port, Kentucky. He enlisted in February 1862 at Cincinnati when he was aged 38.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The record shows that William was assigned on January 1863 to the ship Judge Torrence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His occupation before enlisting was as a horse seller. 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\n\n\nJohn Graham<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the later entries was for a sailor who enlisted at Island No 76, Massachussetts in December 1863. John was aged 18 and was from Oldham County, Kentucky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was assigned to the ship Marmora on June 1864.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His occupation before enlisting was as a Fieldhand. His naval rank was 1st Class Boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“1st Class Boy” was the rank given to young men who enlisted when they were under eighteen.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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