JAMES H. WINLOCK, MIDN, USN
James Winlock '72
James Henry Winlock was admitted to the Naval Academy from Kentucky on September 21, 1868 at age 16 years 5 months.
Loss
James died on March 2, 1873 of "a congestive chill" while at sea on board the 2nd rate steamer Hartford. He was 21 years old.
Other Information
From researcher Kathy Franz:
James' father had a plantation before the Civil War. James' brothers were Joseph, John, William, Payne who died young, and Edward. Their sisters were Jane and Catharine “Kate” who became a teacher in her own school.
James is buried in Malaysia.
Career
From the Naval History and Heritage Command:
Midshipman, 25 September, 1868. Graduated 1 June, 1872. Died 2 March, 1873.
Memorial Hall Error
Illness is not a criteria for inclusion in Memorial Hall.
Also, the Naval History and Heritage Command and James' headstone have his rank as "Midshipman;" this is also how he is referred to by the commanding officer of his ship when that officer wrote the Secretary of the Navy. Memorial Hall has ENS.
James is one of 2 members of the Class of 1872 on Virtual Memorial Hall.
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