Friend W. Jenkins (1865 - 1898) - Find A Grave Memorial

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Friend W. Jenkins

Birth:	Jun. 26, 1865 Pittsburgh Allegheny County Pennsylvania, USA
Death:	Feb. 15, 1898, Cuba
United States Naval Officer. A Lieutenant in the United States Navy, he was one of two officers killed in the sinking of the "USS Maine" in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898. He drowned when he was unable to reach an escape hatch as the vessel quickly sank. His remains were returned to his native Pittsburgh, where they lay in state at City Hall. (bio by: Antonio de la Cova) Search Amazon for Friend Jenkins

Burial: Union Dale Cemetery Pittsburgh Allegheny County Pennsylvania, USA
Maintained by: Find A Grave Originally Created by: Antonio de la Cova Record added: May 17, 2003 Find A Grave Memorial# 7456429