Mexican War Naval Officer. Entered US Navy in 1809. Served in the War of 1812, captaining the privateer USS Dolphin, and was captured on board the USS Hornet. Exchanged, he returned to the Hornet and participated in the captures of the HMS Peacock in 1813, and the sloop HMS Penguin in 1815, which was the last man-of-war engagement in the War of 1812. Severely wounded in the engagement, he was voted a medal by Congress for his bravery. Served in various ship and shore posts after the war, and was promoted to Captain. In the Mexican War, he was in command of the Gulf Squadron. He led the naval blockade of Mexico, and captured several Mexican coast ports. His most famous accomplishment while in command was the landing of General Winfield Scott's troop at Vera Cruz. Replaced by Commodore Matthew C. Perry as commander when he fell too ill. Later commanded the Philadelphia Naval Yard.
Mexican War Naval Officer. Entered US Navy in 1809. Served in the War of 1812, captaining the privateer USS Dolphin, and was captured on board the USS Hornet. Exchanged, he returned to the Hornet and participated in the captures of the HMS Peacock in 1813, and the sloop HMS Penguin in 1815, which was the last man-of-war engagement in the War of 1812. Severely wounded in the engagement, he was voted a medal by Congress for his bravery. Served in various ship and shore posts after the war, and was promoted to Captain. In the Mexican War, he was in command of the Gulf Squadron. He led the naval blockade of Mexico, and captured several Mexican coast ports. His most famous accomplishment while in command was the landing of General Winfield Scott's troop at Vera Cruz. Replaced by Commodore Matthew C. Perry as commander when he fell too ill. Later commanded the Philadelphia Naval Yard.
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