At the time of his passing, he was stationed aboard the USS Mohican (1859). He was partaking in a firing salute when the cartridge in his gun had prematurely exploded.
His exact date of death is unknown; according to the official texts in the United States Navy Casualties Book (Ordinance Accidents; 1814-1941), he had died on May 30th, 1865. However, a handwritten message on the same page states that he had died on May 26th, 1863.
At the time of his passing, he was stationed aboard the USS Mohican (1859). He was partaking in a firing salute when the cartridge in his gun had prematurely exploded.
His exact date of death is unknown; according to the official texts in the United States Navy Casualties Book (Ordinance Accidents; 1814-1941), he had died on May 30th, 1865. However, a handwritten message on the same page states that he had died on May 26th, 1863.
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