National Parks website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEllis Wallace<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the earliest entries for Wallace was for Ellis Wallace from Chester County, Pennsylvania. He enlisted in February 18 1861 at Philadelphia when he was aged 22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The record shows that Ellis was assigned on September 30 1862 to the ship Pawnee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His occupation before enlisting was as a Mariner. 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\nOwen Wallace<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the later entries was for a sailor who enlisted at Judge Torrence\/Carolina Ldg. in January 6 1863. Owen was aged 25 and was from Issaquena County, Mississippi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was assigned to the ship Judge Torrence on July 31 1865.<\/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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