The Nov. 29th Confederate Soldier's, Sailor's Roster's and Unit History 1861-1865 Blog mentioned Captain Joseph Fry, CSN, born June 14, 1826 and died November 7, 1973 in the Virginius Affair trying to liberate Cuba. He was captured and executed by Spanish authorities.
He had been on the CSS Morgan at the Battle of Mobile Bay.
A 587 page book by Jeanie Mort Walker titled "Life of Captain Joseph Fry, the Cuban Martyr" was written. He also served in the lower Mississippi.
Never Heard of Him. --Old B-R'er
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
