* The rank of Second Class Boy is for boys aged 15 to 17 rated as such on entry to a training ship. Such entry was conditional on a boy’s adequate physical height, weight, medical fitness, and evidence of being of ‘good character.’ DOB/DOD: March 1, 1847 (Bridgeport, CT) – October 23, 1906 (Noroton Heights,Continue reading “SECOND CLASS BOY* OSCAR EDWARD PECK; NAVY”
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