National Parks website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nJackson Holmes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the earliest entries for Holmes was for Jackson Holmes from Point Pleasant, Louisiana. He enlisted in June 1862 at Off Vicksburg when he was aged 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The record shows that Jackson was assigned on March 1864 to the ship Owasco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His occupation before enlisting was as a Blacksmith. 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\n\n\nWilliam Holmes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the later entries was for a sailor who enlisted at Philadelphia in May 1864. William was aged 28 and was from Gloucester, New Jersey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was assigned to the ship Pontiac on April 1865.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His occupation before enlisting was as a Farmer. 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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