Henry Walton Grinnell-- Part 3: Served on USS Monongahela

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Henry Walton Grinnell was born  in New York on November 19, 1843, the son of Henry and Sarah Minturn Grinnell.

He spent three years at (1858-1861) at the New York Free Academy (later  the College of the City of Nerw York).

After the three years there, he entered the U.S. Navy.  Appointed Mate June 1862;  acting ensign November 1862; acting master 1864; and acting volunteer lieutenant , 1865.

On board the USS Monongahela of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron, he took part in the Battles of New Orleans and Mobile Bay.  On November 18, 1863, he distinguished himself by his command of a landing party which materially aided the army.

--Old B-Runner