National Parks website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWilliam Shanks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the earliest entries for Shanks was for William Shanks from Hampton, Virginia. He enlisted in July 14 1863 at Hampton Roads when he was aged 29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The record shows that William was assigned in January 1864 to the ship Roanoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His occupation before enlisting was as a Brickmaker\/layer. 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\nGeorge Shanks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
One of the later entries was for a sailor who enlisted at Port Hudson in February 7 1865. George was aged 17 and was from Clinton, Louisiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was assigned to the ship Naiad on June 30 1865.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His occupation before enlisting was as a Farmer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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