John Smith (naval officer)
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Captain John Smith was a United States Navy officer, who served during the First Barbary War and later in the War of 1812. He commanded USS Vixen, USS Syren, USS Wasp, USS Essex, USS Congress, and USS Franklin.
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Born | (1780-01-01)January 1, 1780 England |
Died | (1815-08-06)August 6, 1815 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
Place of burial | St. Peter's Church Yard in Philadelphia |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1799–1815 |
Rank | Captain |
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