Civil War Veteran. Lt Tuthill served in the US Navy during the Civil War. He was one of 12 officers assigned to the Mississippi River Ram Fleet. The Ram Fleet was tasked with blocking Southern naval forces and supply ships from travling on the Mississippi River. His sister erected Tuthill's headstone in his honor.
Civil War Veteran. Lt Tuthill served in the US Navy during the Civil War. He was one of 12 officers assigned to the Mississippi River Ram Fleet. The Ram Fleet was tasked with blocking Southern naval forces and supply ships from travling on the Mississippi River. His sister erected Tuthill's headstone in his honor.
Inscription
HERE SLEEPS THE BRAVE
1868
LIEUT. JOHN L. TUTHILL
who served during the
Rebellion, in the Ram
fleet, on the Mississippi
River: Aged 34 years.
Sacredly dedicated to
his memory by his lov
ing sister.
ELLEN.
Family Members
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