From the CSNavy.org. site.
Also buried at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah.
WILLIAM P. BROOKS
1st Assistant Engineer. Born Edgefield County, SC. Died 19 April 1889. Served on the CSS Sumter, CSS Alabama and CSS Stonewall. Served under Rafael Semmes.
Midshipman HUBBARD TAYLOR MINOR, JR.
Born in Virginia. Appointed from Missouri, Acting Midshipman July 6, 1862. Midshipman Provisional Navy June 2, 1864. Served on CSS Patrick Henry in 1863. On CSS Savannah, Savannah Squadron in 1864. Participated in the capture of the USS Water Witch June 3, 1864 and was wounded.
I would have to wonder why Minor never rose above midshipman?
I'll Have to Check These Graves Out Next Time in Savannah. --Old B-r'er
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