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BUCHANAN, WALTER W. ( For previous record see War with France)-Surgeon : reappointed Surgeon and ordered to duty at Sacketts Harbor, N. Y .. August 31, 1812: ordered to duty on Lake Ontario, November 30, 1814. ( For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers.)
CARR, JOHN Il .- Purser, April 25, 1412. ( For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
CHRISTIE, PETER-Surgeon's Mate. July 8, 1812; ordered to duty and served at Navy Yard. New York. N. Y .. with Captain Isaac Channeey, 1812 to 1815; ordered to Naval Station at Newport, B. I .. February 3, 1815. for duty with squadron under command of Captain Oliver II. Perry. ( For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
CONOVER, THOMAS A .- Midshipman. January 1. 1812: on Frigate "Essex," Captain David Porter, July 3, 1812. to ---. 1813; took part in the capture of the British Sloop-of-War "Alert." Angust 13. 1812: took part in the capture of the British Brig "Nocton," off coast of Brazil. S. A .. December 12. 1812, and ordered home with said prize. December. IS12: ordered to duty on Lake Champlain. Master Commandant Thomas Macdonough commanding. August 8. 191%, and in command of Galley "Boxer" in action of Platts- burg Bay. N. Y., September 11, 1514; received the thauks of and a sword of honor by a Resolution of Congress approved October 20, 1814, for distinguished services in this engagement. (For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
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Officers, United States Navy, from New Jersey.
COOPER, BENJAMIN-Midshipman, January 16. 1809; ordered to Sloop-of- War "Hornet." Master Commandant James Lawrence. West India and South Atlantic Squadron, Captain William Bainbridge. October, 1812; took part in the capture of the British Brig "Dolphin," off coast of South America. July 9. 1812: the blockade of the British Sloop-of-War "Bonne Citoyenne," off harbor of San Salvadore, S. A., January 6 to 24. 1818; the capture of a British Letter of Marghe Brig "Resolution" off Pernambuca. Brazil, S. A., February 14, 1513, and the British Sloops-of- War "Espingle" and "Peacock." of Demerara, coast of British Guiana. S. .... February 24. IS13: received a silver medal for gallantry and meritorious services in the capture of the British Sloop-of-War "Peacock" by a Resolution of Congress approved January 11, 1814: resigned from Sloop-of-War "Hornet," at New York. N. Y., July 13, 1813: recommissioned Midshipman. November S, 1515, and ordered ta Sloop-of- War "Peacock," Captain Lewis Warrington. at New York. N. Y .: Acting Lieutenant. January 25. 1811, and ordered to Sloop-of-War "John Adams." Captain Samuel Angus, at New York. N. Y. ; Lieutenant, December 9. 1814, and ordered to Ship-of-the- Line "Franklin." at Philadelphia, Pa. (For subse- quent and continued record see War with AAlgiers.
COOPER. JAMES B. ( For previous record are War of the Revolution)-Sailing Master, July 9. 1812; resigned, January 27, 1813. (For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers.>
CRANE, WILLIAM MONTGOMERY ( For previous record see War with Tripoli) -- Lieutenant ; in command of Brig "Nautilus," December 22, 1811. and with vessel and crew was captured by British Frigate "Shannon," off New York Harbor, N. Y .. July 16, 1812: ex- changed : senior officer at Navy Yard. Boston, Mass .. 1812-13: ordered to and in command of Navy Yard at New York, N. Y., Feb- ruary, 1813: Master Commandant, March 4, 1813: ordered to Washington, D. C., April, 1513: ordered to command Sloop-of- War "John Adams," at New York, N. Y .. April 19. 1513; ordered to Sacketts Ilaibor. N. Y .. for duty on Lake Ontario, with Captain Isaac Chauncey commanding squadron, June 26. 1813, and in command of Ships "General Pike." 1813. and "Madison." 1813-14; took part in the engagement with the British Squadron. August 7 to 11. September 11 and September 28, 1513, and remained on this station until March, 1815: Captain, November 22. 1814; on waiting orders, at Boston, Mass., March, 1815. (For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
CRAVEN, TUNIS-Purser, Angust 15, 1812, and ordered to Navy Yard at Portsmouth, N. II .: appointment revoked. March 6. 1813; Naval Storekeeper at Navy Yard, Portsmouth. N. IL .. 1814. (For subsequent and continued record see War with AAlgiers. ) CUMMINGS, JOHN L .- Master's Mate: Acting Midshipman : served on barge with Captain Jesse D. Elliott. Captain Isaac Chauncey commanding squadron. on Lake Erie, 1812. and wounded October 8, 1812; Midshipman, October 8. 1812, and ordered to Frigate "Constitution," Captain William Bainbridge, Flagship South Atlantic Squadron, October. 1812: took part in the engagement and capture of British Brig "South Carolina." November 9, 1812, and British Frigate "Java," off Bahia, Brazil, S. A .. December 29, 1812 ; ordered to duty on Lake Erie, 1813, and assigned to Brig "Niagara." Captain Jesse D. Elliott, Captain Oliver II. Perry's Squadron ; severely wounded in action with British Fleet. off Put-in-bay, Lake Erie, September 10, 1813: received a silver medal for gallant and meritorious services in this engagement by a Resolution of Congress approved January 6, 1814. (For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
DEACON. DAVID ( For previous record see War with Tripoli ) -Midshipman ; Lieutenant. March 2. 1807: on duty at Philadelphia, Pa., 1812-13; ordered to Sloop-of-War "John Adams," at New York, N. Y., March, 1813; ordered to Philadelphia, Pa, to command one of the sloops on the Delaware River, May 12. 1813; order revoked. and ordered to Sacketts Harbor, N. Y .. May, 1813: in com- mand of Schooner "Growler," on Lake Ontario, Captain Isaac Chauncey : vessel, officers and crew captured by British Squadron, August 10, 1813: exchanged : agam ordered to same station, July 26. 1814; on duty on Lake Ontario. November 20. 1814: Master Commandant. December 10, 1814. (For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
DOWNING, MAHLON M .- Midshipman. March 8, 1814; ordered to Sacketts Ilarbor, N. Y., March 14, 1814. (l'or subsequent and con- tinned record see War with Algiers. )
DOWNING, SAMUEL W .- Midshipman, September 1, 1811 : ordered from Trenton, N. J., to New York. N. Y., for duty with Captain Isaac Clannees, June 20. 1512: ordered to Frigate "Constellation." Captain John Cassin, at Norfolk, Va., June 4, 1813, and took part in an engagement on James River, Va .. June 20 to 23. 1813, with British Squadron under Admirals Sir George Cockburn and Sir Sidney Beckwith ; ordered to Sacketts Harbor, N. Y., March 23, 1814; ordered from Trenton, N. J., to Brig "Prometheus." Lieutenant Alexander S. Wadsworth, at Philadelphia, Pa., for duty on Atlantic coast, February 7. 1815. ( For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers.)
DUNCAN, SILAS-Midshipman, November 15, 1809: ordered to and served on Frigate "President," Flagship of Captain John Rodgers, North Atlantic and West India Squadron. November 12. 1810. to February, 1814: took part in engagement with British Frigate "Belvidera." off Nantucket Shoals, Atlantic Ocean, June 23, 1812; ordered to duty on Lake Champlain, April 18, 1814. and assigned as Acting Lieutenant on Flagship "Saratoga," Captain. Thomas Macdonough commanding squadron ; on September 11. 1814, while in command of one of the galleys, detached from the squadron to arrest the progress of the British Fleet against Platts- burg, N. Y., was wounded by a cannon ball in right shoulder, permanently disabling his right arm ; received the thanks of and a sword of honor by a Resolution of Congress approved October 20, 1814. for gallant services in this action ; Lieutenant. December 9. 1814. ( For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
ELTON, JOHN II .- Midshipman. July 4, 1505 ; ordered to and served on Sloop-of-War "John Adams," at Washington, D. C., July 10, 1805, to January, 180G: on Frigate "Chesapeake." April 28, 1806: on furlough to Europe, May 23 to October, 1806: ordered to duty at New York, N. Y., August 5, 1807; ordered to report for duty to Master Commandant Samuel Evans, April 15, 1809: AActing Lieutenant, June 8. 1810; ordered to Sloop-of-War "John Adams." July 9. 1810: Lieutenant, to date June 8, 1810: ordered to Frigate "Congress," November 26, 1511; in command of Frigate "Superior." Flagship of Captain Isaac Chauncey. commanding squadron on Lake Erie, 1813-14 ; ordered from Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N. IL .. to Sacketts Harbor, N. Y .. for duty on Lake Ontario, April 1, 1814; ordered to New York, N. Y., to command Brig "Saranac." West India Squadron, Captain Oliver II. Perry, November 25, 1514. ( For subsequent and continued record sec War with Algiers.)
EVANS, SAMUEL ( For previous record see War with Tripoli )-Lieutenant Commandant : in command of Schooner "Nautilus." Medi- terranean Squadron. July. 1500: Master Commandant. April 24, 1806: in command of Brig "Argus." Atlantic Squadron : Captain. July 4, 1812; ordered to command Frigate "Chesapeake," for cruise in the North Atlantic and West Indies. August 7. 1812 ; engaged and captured British Ship "Volunteer," January 12, 1813; Brig "Liverpool Hero," January 14, 1813; Letter of Marque Brig
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Officers, United states Navy, from New Jersey "Julia." February 1, 1813: Brig "Earl Perey," February 5. 1813, and Schooner "Ellen." April, 1813: relieved from command ot Frigate "Chesapeake," by reason of disability from wounds. May 6. 151; revived the official approval of the Navy Departure April 19, 18I, for meritorious services while in connuand of Frigate "Chesapeake:" ordered to conanand Navy Yard at New York. N. Y. May 6. 1813, and remained in command thereof until the close of the war. 1815. ( For subsequent and continued record sie War with Algiers. )
FIELD, ROBERT-Midshipman. September 1. 1211; ordered to Frigate "President." Flagship of Captain John Rodgers, North Atlantic Squadron, February 19, 1918. (For subsequent and continued record spe War with Algiers.)
FOSTER, WILLIAM-Midshipman. February 1. 1-14. ( For subsequent and continued record se War with Algiers. )
FREEMAN, EDGAR-Midshipman, June 9. 1511; ordered from Woodbridge, N. J. to duty on Lake Champlain, October 31, 1812. ordered to Sloop-of-War "John Adams." Captain William M. Crane, at New York. N. Y .. June S. 1>18 : ordered to Sarketts Harbor. N. Y., June 26. 1513, for duty on Lake Ontario, with Captain William M. Crane. Captain Isaac Chauncey commandipg squadron, and took part in the several engagements with the British Squadron. August 7 to 11. September 11 and 25. 1513. (For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers.
GAMBLE, FRANCIS B .- Midshipman, May 18. 1809; ordered to Frigate "Essex," Captain David Porter, North Atlantic Squadron. Feb- ruary 5, 1812 ; captured with British Ship "Alert," a prize of the "Essex," and sent to Halifax. N. S., August. 1812: exchanged. and returned to duty, October 17. 1813: ordered to sloop-of-war at Navy Yard. Boston, Mass .. December 21. 1813; ordered to duty on Lake Champlain, 1814; ordered to New York, N. Y .. for duty with Captain David Porter. November 17, 1814; Lieutenant, December 19, 1814, and remained on this station until the close of the war, 1815. ( For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
GAMBLE, JOHN M .- Midshipman, January 16, 1809, and ordered to duty at New York, N. Y. : transferred to merchant service, July 5. 1809. (For subsequent and continued record see Officers of the United States Marine Corps, War with Great Britain. ) GAMBLE, THOMAS ( For previous record see War with Tripoli )-Midshipman ; on Frigate "Essex," 1506: transferred to merchant ser- vice, August 25, 1809, and again transferred to same service, April 20. 1807; ordered to duty at New York, N. Y., August 5, 1807; ordered to duty under command of Lieutenant Melancthon T. Woolsey for service on the lakes, July 5. 1508; ordered to duty at New York, N. Y., April 27, 1809; transferred to merchant service, July 10, 1800; ordered to duty under Captain John Rodgers, August 16, 1809; Lieutenant, April 27, 1810: on Frigate "President," Captain John Rodgers, North Atlantic Squadron, May, 1811; ordered to Baltimore, Md., September 3. 1814: on Frigate "Guerriere," November 13, 1514; ordered to New York, N. Y., to join West India Squadron, Captain David Porter. November 28, 1814. ( For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. ) GAUNTT, CHARLES L .- Midshipman, September 1, 1811; ordered to Philadelphia, Pa .. for gunboat service on River Delaware, under Captain Alexander Murray, June 25. 1812; on Sloop-of-War "Wasp," Master Commandant Jacob Jones. North Atlantic Squadron, October, 1812; took part in the capture of the British Brig "Frolic," October 18. 1812; for gallant and meritorious service in this action received a silver medal by a Resolution of Congress approved January 29. 1513; ordered to Sacketts Harbor, N. Y., May 28, 1814. (For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
GIBBON. FREDERICK S .- Midshipman, June 9. 1811 ; ordered to Frigate "Congress," July IS, 1811 : ordered to Frigate "Constitution," Lieutenant Charles Morris, ou special service to Europe. July 27. 1s11; ordered to Frigate "United States," Captain Stephen Decatur, North Atlantic Squadron, March 3, 1812 ; ordered to Frigate "Chesapeake." October 15. 1>12. but by reason of illness at Philadelphia, Pa .. did not join ship, and was ordered to Frigate "Constellation." Captain John Cassin, at Norfolk. Va., June 28, 1813; furloughed, September 20, 1814: ordered to Ship "Epervier," at Savannah, Ga., November 30, 1814. (For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers.)
HENDRY, THOMAS, JR .- Midshipman, January 1. 1808, and ordered to duty at New York, N. Y. : attached to gunboat service by order of Captain John Rodgers, May 30, 1509; ordered to Frigate "President," April 28. 1810; ordered to Norfolk. Va., February 20. 1811; on furlough, March 26 to June 1, 1$11; ordered to Frigate "I'nited States," at New York. N. Y., Captain Stephen Decatur, January 29. 1813; Lieutenant. March S, 1813; ordered to duty on Lake Ontario, at Sacketts Harbor, N. Y., November 30, 1814. (For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
HOWARD, WILLIAM L .- Midshipman, Jannary 10, 1815. ( For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers.) HOWELL, EDWARD F .- Midshipanan, December 17, 1810; ordered to duty at Charleston, S. C., April 8, 1511; ordered to Frigate "United States," Captain Stephen Decatur, North Atlantic Squadron, April 23, 1811: took part in the engagement and capture of the British Frigate "Macedonian," off Canary Islands. Atlantic Ocean, October 25, 1812. for which service he received a silver medal by a Resolution of Congress approved January 29. 1813: ordered to Frigate "President," 1814; served as Acting Lieutenant ou Frigate "President," Captain Stephen Decatur, North Atlantic Squadron, and in the engagement of the "President" with the British Sloops-of-War "Endymion" and "Pomona." off Island of Nantucket. Mass., was killed during the engagement, January 15, 1815. IIUNTER, REV. ANDREW ( For previous record see Chaplain, New Jersey Brigade, Continental Army, Revolutionary War) -Chaplain, March 5, 1811. ( For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
HUNTER, DAVID-Midshipman, June 18. 1812. ( For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
ILUNTER, MOSES II .- Midshipman, June 18, 1812. ( For subsequent and continued record ste War with Algiers. )
HUNTER, RICHARD S .- Midshipman, September 1. 1811, and ordered to report to Dr. Hunter for instruction in navigation ; ordered to report for duty to commanding officer on Frigate "Constellation," in ordinary at Washington, D. C., August 7, 1512; furloughed for two months, July 14. 1813; ordered to Sloop-of-War "Adains," at Washington. D. C .. September 1. 1813. (For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers.)
INMAN, WILLIAM-Midshipman. January 1, 1s12; ordered to duty on Lake Ontario. under command of Lieutenant Melancthon T. Woolsey, March 18, 1812, and served on this station to close of the war, 1815. For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
KEARNY, LAWRENCE-Midshipman, July 24, 1807; ordered to Brig "Enterprise," 1812: Lieutenant. March 6. 1813: ordered to com- mand Schooner "Carolina." in defense of Charleston Ilarbor. S. C. April 13. 1918; transferred to command Schooner "Forrett." in Charleston Harbor, S. C., June, 1813: schooner wrecked off Stono Intet, S. C., February 22. 1514: in command of Gunboat No. 8, 1814; in command of Schooner "Nonsuch," in Charleston Harbor, S. C., June, 1814; served with Captain John II. Dent, off coast of South Carolina, January, 1815. (For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
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Officers, United States Navy, from New Jersey.
KEASBY, JOHN R .-- Midshipman, November 4, 1514, and ordered to Frigate "Guerriere," at Philadelphia, Pa. (For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers,
KEEN. LEWIS-Midshipman, January 1, 1512, and ordered to Brig "Enterprise," Master Commandant Johnston Blakely : the "Enter- prise." under the command of Lieutenant Commandant William Burrows, engaged and captured the British Brig "Boxer," off Portland, Me., September 5. 1813. (For subsequent and continued record sce War with Algiers. )
KENNEDY. THOMAS, JE .- Lieutenant, 1812. (No record at Navy Department, Washington, D. C., for 1812, or any other period after appointment : final record unknown. )
KISSAM. SAMUEL M .- Acting Surgeon's Mate, and Surgeon's Mate, on Sloop-of-War "Hornet," Captain James Lawrence. West India and South Atlantic Squadron. Captains John Rodgers and William Bainbridge, respectively. 1812 and 1513: engaged in capture of British Brig "Dolphin," off coast of South America. July 9, 1812; blockade of British Sloop-of-War "Bonne Citoyenne," off harbor of San Salvadore, S. A. January 6 to 24. 1813: capture of British Letter of Marque Brig "Resolution," of Pernambuen. Brazil, S. A .. February 14, 1813. and the British Sloops-of-War "Espiegle" and "Peacock," off Demerara, coast of British Guiana. S. ... February 24, 1813: Surgeon, July 24. 1813: served on Sloop-of- War "Hornet." Captain James Biddle, to end of war: engaged in capture of British Sloop-of-War "Penguin," off Island Tristan d'Acunha, coast of Africa. South Atlantic Ocean. March 23. 1815: received a silver medal by a Resolution of Congress approved February 22. 1816, for distinguished service in the capture of British Sloop-of-War "Penguin." (For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
LACEY. CHARLES-Midshipman, January 16. 1809; ordered to Sloop-of-War "John Adams," March 1, 1800: on sick leave, July 23. 1810. (For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
LAWRENCE, JAMES ( For previous record see War with Tripoli )-Lieutenant ; in command of Navy Yard at New York. N. Y .: First Lieutenant on Frigate "Constitution," Ilome Squadron, Captain John Rodgers. January 24, 1810; assigned to and served at sundry times in command of Brig "Vixen," Sloop-of-War "Wasp" and Brig "Argus," 1s10; in command of Sloop-of-War "Hornet." 1510: Master Commandant, November 3, 1810, and ordered to command Ship "Washington ;" ordered to and in command of Sloop-of- War "Hornet." West India and South Atlantic Squadron. Captains John Rodgers and William Bainbridge, respectively. June, 1811, to 1813; engaged in capture of British Brig "Dolphin." off coast of South America, July 9, 1812: blockade of British Sloop-of- War "Bonne Citoyenne." off harbor of San Salvadore, S. A .. January 6 to 24. ISI; capture of British Letter of Marque Brig "Resolution," off Pernambuca, Brazil, S. A., February 14, 1813, and the British Sloops-of-War "Espiegle" and "Peacock." off Dome- rara, coast of British Guiana, S. A., February 24, 1513; Congress, by a Resolution approved Fuly 13, 1513, awarded Captain James Lawrence. his officers and crew the sum of $25,000, as extra compensation for their gallant and meritorious service in the capture of the British Sloop-of-War "Peacock ;" Captain. March 4, 1813; returned to New York, N. Y .. March 20, 1813, and given the freedom of the city, by order of Common Council, March 30. 1813; ordered to command Frigate "Constitution," May, 1\13; order revoked. and ordered to command Frigate "Chesapeake," at Boston, Mass., May 27, 1513; engaged British Frigate "Shannon," Captain Philip Bowes Vere Broke, of Boston Harbor, Mass., June 1, 1813. and was mortally wounded, Inne 1, 1813, and died at sea on the "Chesa- peake," June 5, 1813; buried, with military and naval honors, at Halifax, N. S., June. 1813; his remains was removed and interred in Trinity Church Yard, New York, N. Y .. September 16, 1813. ( By a Resolution of Congress approved January 11, 1814. a gold tnedal, for gallantry in the capture of the British Sloop-of-War "Peacock," was ordered to be presented to his nearest male relative, it expressing "the sense which Congress entertains of the loss which the naval service of the United States has since sustained in the death of that distinguished officer.")
MATTISON, JOSEPH-Midshipman, November 30, 1814. ordered to Brigantine "Torch." at New York. N. Y., January 3, 1815, and served thereon until close of the war, 1815. ( For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
MERSHON, JOHN S .- Surgeon's Mate, December 10, 1814. ( For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
MONTEITH. WALTER N .- Midshipman, September 1. 1811: furloughed. November 27, 1811; ordered to duty on Lake Champlain, and "assigned to Sloop "Growler," Acting Lieutenant J. Loomis, Captain Thomas Macdonough commanding squadron. October 31, 1812: the "Growler," with officers and crew, was captured, June 3, 1813, near Isle of Aux Noix. Lake Champlain ; held a prisoner of war at Quebec, Canada, until exchanged, 1814; returned to duty with the squadron on Lake Champlain, Master Commandant Thomas Macdonough commanding. and took part in the engagement with the British Fleet in Plattsburg Bay. N. Y., September 11. 1814: received the thanks of Congress and a sword of honor by a Resolution approved October .20. 1814, for distinguished service in this engagement ; Lieutenant, December 9. 1814. (For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
MONTGOMERY, ALEXANDER M .- Acting Surgeon's Mate, on Frigate "Essex." Captain David Porter, October, 1812: "Essex" captured in harbor of Valparaiso, Chili, by British Frigates "Chernb" and "Pho.he," March 28, 1814: released on parole, at New York. N. Y .. July 5, 1814; Surgeon's Mate, July 16. 1814. (For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
MONTGOMERY, JOHN B .- Midshipman, June 4, 1812, and ordered to duty on Lake Ontario, Captain Isaac Chauncey commanding squadroa, and served thereon to July, 1813; took part in the attack on Kingston, Canada. November 10. 1512, and participated in the capture of the British Ships "Little York" and "Royal George;" ordered to Brig "Niagara," Master Commandant Jesse D. Elliott, on Lake Erie, Captain Oliver II. Perry commanding squadron, 1813, and took part in the battle of Lake Erie and capture of the British Fleet, off Put-in-bay. September 10, 1813; received the thanks of Congress and a silver medal by a Resolution approved January 6, 1814; served with squadron on Lake Champlain, Master Commandant Thomas Macdonough commanding. and took part in the engagement with the British Fleet in Plattsburg Bay, N. Y., September 11. 1814: received the thanks of Congress and a sword of honor by a Resolution approved October 20, 1814. for distinguished service in this engagement ; ordered on an expe- dition to Lake ITuron. under Captain Arthur Sinclair. 1814, and took part in the blockade and attack on Fort Mackinac. Mich., and the destruction of a blockhouse and a British brig. (For subsequent and continned record spe War with Alziers. )
MONTGOMERY, NATHANIEL L .-- Midshipman, December 17. 1810; ordered to and served on Frigate "President," Captain John Rodgers, North Atlantic Squadron, April. 1511; while serving on the "President" and in chase of British Frigate "Belvidera," off Nantucket Shoals. Mass .. June 22, 1812, was wounded by a cannon shot, loosing left arm above the elbow ; furloughed. October. 1813; ordered to duty with squadron on Lake Champlain. Captain Thomas Macdonough commanding. April. 1814: took part in the engagement with the British Fleet in Plattsburg Bay, N. Y .. September 11, 1\14; for this gallant and meritorions service received the thanks of Congress, a silver medal and a sword of honor by a Resolution approved October 20, 1811; Lieutenant, December 9, ISII: served with this squadron until the elose of the war, 1815. ( For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
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Officers, United States Navy, from New Jersey OuPLY, HENRY W .- Midshipman. September 1. 1-11: on Frigate "Essex," Captain David Porter, October, 1912: "Essex" captured in harbor of Valparaiso, Chili, by British Frigates "Cherub" and "Phobe." March 25, 1814; released on parole, at New York. N. Y., July 5. 1911: on duty at New York, N. Y. until April 10, 1815. ( For subsequent and continued record see War with Algiers. )
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