USS William H. Brown (1862) [SEP] conflict
USS William H. Brown (1862)
USS "William H. Brown" (1862) was a steamer acquired by the Union Navy during the American Civil War. She was used by the Union Navy as a dispatch and supply boat in support of the Union Navy blockade of Confederate waterways.
"William H. Brown" acquired by the Union Navy as a transport.
On 30 September 1862, "William H. Brown", a stern-wheel steamer of 200 tons built at Monongahela, PA, 1860, was transferred to
disease.
Commanders.
- Colonel Edwin D. Bradley - Resigned Feb 6, 1862
- Colonel William A. Choate - commanded at the battle of Perryville as lieutenant colonel; Died Sep 12, 1864 of wounds received in action at the battle of Jonesboro Sep 1, 1864
- Colonel Edward H. Phelps - Killed Nov 25, 1863 in battle for Mission Ridge, Tenn.
Notable members.
- Private John Keenan - Medal of Honor recipient, for action in Arizona Territory in 1868
See also.
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