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William Keith Veteran

Birth
Death
4 Sep 1804
Libya
Burial
Tripoli, Ṭarābulus, Libya Add to Map
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US Navy Boatswain's Mate. William Keith enlisted in the US Navy in 1803. In August 1804 he fought in actions against the pirates of Tripoli. He volunteered to join the crew of the "Intrepid" whose mission was to destroy the pirate floatilla in Tripoli harbor. On September 4, 1804, while carrying out this mission, the "Intrepid" exploded killing Keith and 12 other men aboard.
US Navy Boatswain's Mate. William Keith enlisted in the US Navy in 1803. In August 1804 he fought in actions against the pirates of Tripoli. He volunteered to join the crew of the "Intrepid" whose mission was to destroy the pirate floatilla in Tripoli harbor. On September 4, 1804, while carrying out this mission, the "Intrepid" exploded killing Keith and 12 other men aboard.

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