Catesby ap Roger Jones
Catesby ap Roger Jones (April 15, 1821 – June 21, 1877) was an officer in the U.S. Navy who became a commander in the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War. He assumed command of CSS Virginia during the Battle of Hampton Roads and engaged USS Monitor in the historic first battle of the two ironclads.
Catesby ap Roger Jones | |
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| Born | April 15, 1821 Clarke County, Virginia, United States |
| Died | June 21, 1877 (aged 56) Selma, Alabama, United States |
| Allegiance | United States Confederate States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy Confederate States Navy |
| Years of service | 1836–1861 (USN) 1861–1865 (CSN) |
| Rank | Lieutenant (USN) Commander (CSN) |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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