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Those officers and men who were immediately under my observation, evinced the greatest gallantry, and I have no doubt that all others conducted themselves as became American officers and seamen. Lieutenant Yarnall, first of the LAWRENCE, although several times wounded, refused to quit the deck. Midshipman Forrest (doing duty as lieutenant) and sailing master Taylor, were of great assistance to me.

Oliver Hazard Perry

Of Captain Elliot, already so well known to the government, it would be almost superfluous to speak; in this action, he evinced his characteristic bravery and judgment; and, since the close of the action, has given me the most able and essential assistance.

Oliver Hazard Perry

We have met the enemy and they are ours. Two ships, two brigs, one schooner and one sloop.

Oliver Hazard Perry

I leave it to your discretion to strike or not, but the American colors must not be pulled down over my head today.

Oliver Hazard Perry

Oliver Hazard Perry

Oliver Hazard Perry

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Born: August 23, 1785

Died: August 23, 1819 (aged 34)

Bio: Oliver Hazard Perry was an American naval commander, born in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. He was the son of USN Captain Christopher Raymond Perry and of Sarah Wallace Alexander, and the older brother of Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry.

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