Alexander Murray (1755–1821)
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Commodore[Note 1] Alexander Murray (July 12, 1755 – October 6, 1821) was an officer who served in the Continental Navy, the Continental Army, and later the United States Navy, during the American Revolutionary War, the Quasi-War with France and the First Barbary War in North Africa.
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Commodore Alexander Murray | |
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Born | (1755-07-12)July 12, 1755 Chestertown, Maryland |
Died | October 6, 1821(1821-10-06) (aged 66) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | Continental Navy Continental Army United States Navy |
Years of service | 1776–1783 1794–1821 |
Rank | Captain (Army) Commodore (Navy) |
Unit | 1st Maryland Regiment |
Commands held | |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War Quasi-War with France First Barbary War |
Relations | Magnus Miller Murray (son) Alexander Murray (grandson) |
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