Mr. James C. Graves, of Marblehead (Massachusetts) enlisted on board the United States ship Ino, August 23, 1861, as a first-class boy. Soon after, he was appointed paymaster's clerk on board the Ino, and subsequently held the same position on board the receiving ship Ohio, and the United States steamer Albatross. While attached to this steamer he was detailed to proceed to New Orleans for provisions. Returning on board the United States sloop-of-war Richmond, it was found that Admiral Farragut was blockaded by the enemy above Port Hudson. To establish communication with the fleet volunteers were called for, and Mr. Graves with several others responded and crossed a dangerous point then in possession of the enemy. The expedition was successfully conducted, though with great danger, the men being obliged to walk about two miles in water waist deep. For his participation in this expedition he was appointed to the position of assistant paymaster, and ordered to the United States steamer Rodolph. While attempting to engage a fort off Blakely River, near Mobile, Ala., a few days before the surrender of that city, April 1, 1865, the Rodolph was destroyed by a torpedo. Mr. Graves succeeded in saving all his books, papers, and money, and for this service received the thanks of the War Department. He was honorably discharged, May 2, 1867, after having served six consecutive years in the United States navy.
Mr. James C. Graves, of Marblehead (Massachusetts) enlisted on board the United States ship Ino, August 23, 1861, as a first-class boy. Soon after, he was appointed paymaster's clerk on board the Ino, and subsequently held the same position on board the receiving ship Ohio, and the United States steamer Albatross. While attached to this steamer he was detailed to proceed to New Orleans for provisions. Returning on board the United States sloop-of-war Richmond, it was found that Admiral Farragut was blockaded by the enemy above Port Hudson. To establish communication with the fleet volunteers were called for, and Mr. Graves with several others responded and crossed a dangerous point then in possession of the enemy. The expedition was successfully conducted, though with great danger, the men being obliged to walk about two miles in water waist deep. For his participation in this expedition he was appointed to the position of assistant paymaster, and ordered to the United States steamer Rodolph. While attempting to engage a fort off Blakely River, near Mobile, Ala., a few days before the surrender of that city, April 1, 1865, the Rodolph was destroyed by a torpedo. Mr. Graves succeeded in saving all his books, papers, and money, and for this service received the thanks of the War Department. He was honorably discharged, May 2, 1867, after having served six consecutive years in the United States navy.
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