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irth: Aug. 3, 1821 Fort Moultrie Charleston County South Carolina, USA Death: Apr. 27, 1869, Aden, Arabia John Payne Bankhead, born at Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, 1821; entered the United States Navy, 1838; promoted commander, July 16, 1862, and captain, July 25, 1866; commanded the USS Monitor, September 1, 1862 to December 31, 1862; later commanded the USS Florida; died at Aden, Arabia, April 27, 1869
Timeline
Birth- Aug 3, 1821
Fort Moultrie Charleston County South Carolina, USA
1861 - 1865Civil War (Union)
Served For
United States of America
Conflict Period
Civil War (Union)
Branch
Navy
Rank
Commander
Warrant Number
55-84518
Unit
USS Monitor
Death- Apr 27, 1869-Age: 48 years
Aden, Arabia
Other Facts
Full Name
John Payne Bankhead
Gender
Male
