Since I'm on the subject and did a lot of research on this largely-unknown Confederate hero, I will continue with his life.
From Confederate Navy and Marine Corps Personnel by Terry Foenander.
** Born South Carolina about 1835. US Navy lieutenant resigned Jan. 7, 1861,. Was residing in Norfolk, Va., in 1860.
** 1st Lieutenant CSN Match 26, 1861.
** Savannah Station 1861-1864.
** Appointed command of side wheel-steamer CSS Oconee (originally CSS Savannah prior to April 1863) Savannah River, Georgia 1862-1863.
** Placed an ad in Savannah papers September 1862, offering a reward for two deserters.
** June 1863, command of the CSS Resolute.
** Also noted to be in command of ironclad floating battery CSS Georgia in June 1863.
** Appointed 1st Lt. Provisional Navy, to rank from Jan. 6, 1864.
** KIA June 2, 1864.
** Buried June 4, 1864 in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia.
Died in the Cause. --Old B-Runner
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