National Parks website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWilliam Crawford<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the earliest entries for Crawford was for William Crawford from Washington, District of Columbia. He enlisted in September 14 1861 at Portsmouth when he was aged 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The record shows that William was assigned on July 1 1863 to the ship Sabine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His occupation before enlisting was as a Steward. His naval rank was Officers Steward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
William Crawford<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the later entries was for a sailor who enlisted at Baltimore in November 1 1864. William was aged 18 and was from New Orleans, Louisiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was assigned to the ship Don on March 6 1866.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His occupation before enlisting was as a Waiter. 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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