He is one of the heroes of the war that you don't often hear about.
Pelot also commanded the General Clinch, a sidewheel steamer of 256 tons mounting two brass guns.
Lt. Pelot is buried in Savannah's Long Grove Cemtery. He was born in 1837.
The inscription on his tombstone reads:
Lieutenat/ Thomas Postell Pelot/ C.S. Navy/killed in the defense of Savannah/ He died victorious on the quarter/ deck of the U.S. Steamer Water Witch/ captured in Ossabow Sound by a/ Naval boat expedition under his/ command/ June 2, 1864.
Getting His Due. --Old B-Runner
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