![]() ![]() "Civil War and Later Navy Personnel Records at the National Archives, 1861-1924" This article by Lee D. Reidy was published in the Fall 2001 edition of Prologue. "Black Men in Navy Blue during the Civil War" A history of black participants in the Navy during the Civil War. "The Army Medal of Honor: The First Fifty-five Years" An article by Mark C. "The Army Civil War Campaign Medal" Civil War origins of the Medal of Honor are noted and NARA researchers are given guidance on finding records of the recipients. White's article about Sarah Hutchins's trial for treason. NARA Resources Prologue Articles "All for a Sword: The Military Treason Trial of Sarah Hutchins" Jonathan W. He commanded the Massachusetts during the Spanish-American War in 1898.Military Resources: Civil War NARA Resources Other Resources Higginson was the first captain of the Massachusetts, one of America's first battleships. A desire to protect trade and expand the United States' influence abroad resulted in an overhauled and modernized Navy, complete with steel-hulled, steam driven ships. Neglected since the end of the Civil War (1861-1865), the Navy received a new lease on life in the 1880s. ![]() His personal success mirrored that of the United States Navy itself. Higginson's naval career spanned the Civil War (1861-1865) and the Spanish-American War (1898). Higginson (1843-1931) of Deerfield, Massachusetts, at the turn of the 20th century. This decorated dress sword and scabbard belonged to Rear Admiral Francis J. All rights reserved.Ĭontact us for information about using this image. (c) Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield MA.
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