Battle Person Detail

Crocker, Frederick

Bio:
Crocker continued his services to the West Gulf Blockading Squadron. In September 1863, he was selected to lead a flotilla of gunboats detailed to subdue Confederate Fort Griffin at Sabine Pass, Texas. Crocker's force fell victim to the Confederate forces. Thereafter, Crocker remained a Confederate prisoner through the end of the war.
Rank:
Lieutenant
Narrative Link:
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