John P. Bankhead

Military Person

1821 – 1867

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Who was John P. Bankhead?

John Payne Bankhead was an officer in the United States Navy who served during the American Civil War, and was in command of the ironclad USS Monitor when it sank in 1862. He went on to command three other ships.

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Born
Aug 3, 1821
James Island
Also known as
  • John Bankhead
Died
Apr 27, 1867

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on July 23, 2013

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