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NH 102286 Chaplain John L. Lenhart, USN

Photo #: NH 102286 Chaplain John L. Lenhart, USN
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Title: Chaplain John L. Lenhart, USN
Description: A member of the Chaplain Corps from 1847 until 1862, he was the first U.S. Navy Chaplain to lose his life in battle. Chaplain Lenhart was killed in action during the 8 March 1862 action in Hampton Roads, Virginia, between USS Cumberland and CSS Virginia. The original print is in National Archives' Record Group 24. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 102286
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