2nd Assistant Engineer William H. Badlam served during the Civil War aboard the USS Kearsarge. The USS Kearsarge is most known for its famous sea victory over the CSS Alabama off Cherbourg, France on June 19, 1864.
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Published obituary
Boston Herald newspaper
18 Feb 1901, page 4
CIVIL WAR HERO BURIED
Many Veterans Among the Attendants at W. H. Badlam's Funeral
There was a large gathering of veterans of the civil war at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Cushing avenue, Dorchester, yesterday afternoon, to attend the funeral of William H. Badlam. Mr. Badlam was the engineer of the Kearsarge at the time of her fight with the Alabama, and the services yesterday were under the direction of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion. Many from City Hall also attended the services, Mr. Badlam for many years having been a deputy collector. The rector of the church, the Rev. Walter E. C. Smith, officiated.
Among the societies represented at the funeral, and which contributed to the wealth of floral tributes in evidence about the casket, were the Loyal Legion, the United States Navy Veteran Association of Officers, the Kearsarge Naval Veteran Association and the Society of Engineers. The honorary bearers were Gen. Sherwin, Commodore David M. Macomb, Capt I. W. Derby, Surg. C. E. Stedman, Paymaster Henry W. Rogers and Paul H. Kendricken. Interment was a Cedar Grove cemetery.
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Published obituary
Boston Herald newspaper
18 Feb 1901, page 4
CIVIL WAR HERO BURIED
Many Veterans Among the Attendants at W. H. Badlam's Funeral
There was a large gathering of veterans of the civil war at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Cushing avenue, Dorchester, yesterday afternoon, to attend the funeral of William H. Badlam. Mr. Badlam was the engineer of the Kearsarge at the time of her fight with the Alabama, and the services yesterday were under the direction of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion. Many from City Hall also attended the services, Mr. Badlam for many years having been a deputy collector. The rector of the church, the Rev. Walter E. C. Smith, officiated.
Among the societies represented at the funeral, and which contributed to the wealth of floral tributes in evidence about the casket, were the Loyal Legion, the United States Navy Veteran Association of Officers, the Kearsarge Naval Veteran Association and the Society of Engineers. The honorary bearers were Gen. Sherwin, Commodore David M. Macomb, Capt I. W. Derby, Surg. C. E. Stedman, Paymaster Henry W. Rogers and Paul H. Kendricken. Interment was a Cedar Grove cemetery.
2nd Assistant Engineer William H. Badlam served during the Civil War aboard the USS Kearsarge. The USS Kearsarge is most known for its famous sea victory over the CSS Alabama off Cherbourg, France on June 19, 1864.
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Published obituary
Boston Herald newspaper
18 Feb 1901, page 4
CIVIL WAR HERO BURIED
Many Veterans Among the Attendants at W. H. Badlam's Funeral
There was a large gathering of veterans of the civil war at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Cushing avenue, Dorchester, yesterday afternoon, to attend the funeral of William H. Badlam. Mr. Badlam was the engineer of the Kearsarge at the time of her fight with the Alabama, and the services yesterday were under the direction of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion. Many from City Hall also attended the services, Mr. Badlam for many years having been a deputy collector. The rector of the church, the Rev. Walter E. C. Smith, officiated.
Among the societies represented at the funeral, and which contributed to the wealth of floral tributes in evidence about the casket, were the Loyal Legion, the United States Navy Veteran Association of Officers, the Kearsarge Naval Veteran Association and the Society of Engineers. The honorary bearers were Gen. Sherwin, Commodore David M. Macomb, Capt I. W. Derby, Surg. C. E. Stedman, Paymaster Henry W. Rogers and Paul H. Kendricken. Interment was a Cedar Grove cemetery.
_____________________________________
Published obituary
Boston Herald newspaper
18 Feb 1901, page 4
CIVIL WAR HERO BURIED
Many Veterans Among the Attendants at W. H. Badlam's Funeral
There was a large gathering of veterans of the civil war at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Cushing avenue, Dorchester, yesterday afternoon, to attend the funeral of William H. Badlam. Mr. Badlam was the engineer of the Kearsarge at the time of her fight with the Alabama, and the services yesterday were under the direction of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion. Many from City Hall also attended the services, Mr. Badlam for many years having been a deputy collector. The rector of the church, the Rev. Walter E. C. Smith, officiated.
Among the societies represented at the funeral, and which contributed to the wealth of floral tributes in evidence about the casket, were the Loyal Legion, the United States Navy Veteran Association of Officers, the Kearsarge Naval Veteran Association and the Society of Engineers. The honorary bearers were Gen. Sherwin, Commodore David M. Macomb, Capt I. W. Derby, Surg. C. E. Stedman, Paymaster Henry W. Rogers and Paul H. Kendricken. Interment was a Cedar Grove cemetery.
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