National Parks website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSolomon Boyd<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the earliest entries for Boyd was for Solomon Boyd from Providence, Rhode Island. He enlisted in September 26 1862 at New London when he was aged 29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The record shows that Solomon was assigned on April 1 1864 to the ship Nansemond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His occupation before enlisting was as a Sailor\/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\nBenjamin Boyd<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the later entries was for a sailor who enlisted at New York in May 14 1863. Benjamin was aged 22 and was from Lewiston, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was assigned to the ship Restless on December 31 1863.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His occupation before enlisting was as a Barber. His naval rank was Seaman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A seaman in the Navy is a sailor who is not an officer.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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