Saturday, April 3, 2021

John Julius Guthrie, CSN

From the Officers in the Confederate States Navy 1861-1865.

JOHN JULIUS GUTHRIE

Born in North Carolina.  Appointed from North Carolina.

Formerly lieutenant U.S. Navy.

Assumed command at New Orleans, October 14, 1861.

Commanding C.S. floating battery New Orleans 1862.

Naval Station Wilmington 1862-1863.

CSS Chattahoochie:  boiler explosion, May 27, 1863.

Special Service 1864; commanding North Carolina steamer A.D. Vance.

Appointed volunteer aid, personal staff, Gov. Z.B. Vance, March 23, 1865.

--Old B-Runner


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