National Parks website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGeorge Jennings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the earliest entries for Jennings was for George Jennings from Alexandria, Virginia. He enlisted in December 24 1861 at Boston when he was aged 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His occupation before enlisting was as a Barber. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
James Jennings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the later entries was for a sailor who enlisted at Baltimore in February 10 1864. James was aged 22 and was from Anne Arundel County, Maryland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was assigned to the ship Commander Perry on March 1864.<\/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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