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Capt Charles F.W. Behm

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Capt Charles F.W. Behm

Birth
Germany
Death
16 Aug 1882 (aged 68–69)
Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, USA
Burial
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section R, Lot 146
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Charles F.W. Behm was a German-born merchant sea captain who served as a U.S. naval officer during the Civil War.

On December 10, 1862 U.S.S. Southfield, commanded by Acting Volunteer Lieutenant Charles F. W. Behm, was disabled by a shot through the steam chest off Plymouth, North Carolina, while rendering close fire support to troops under attack by Confederate forces.
Charles F.W. Behm was a German-born merchant sea captain who served as a U.S. naval officer during the Civil War.

On December 10, 1862 U.S.S. Southfield, commanded by Acting Volunteer Lieutenant Charles F. W. Behm, was disabled by a shot through the steam chest off Plymouth, North Carolina, while rendering close fire support to troops under attack by Confederate forces.

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  • Created by: RPD2
  • Added: Aug 11, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28958836/charles_fw-behm: accessed ), memorial page for Capt Charles F.W. Behm (1813–16 Aug 1882), Find a Grave Memorial ID 28958836, citing Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by RPD2 (contributor 309).