Presley O'Bannon
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 174 years ago |
Born | Fauquier County |
Virginia | |
United States | |
Date of died | September 12,1850 |
Died | Henry County |
Kentucky | |
United States | |
Battles and wars | First Barbary War |
Battle of Derna | |
Place of burial | Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States |
Years of service | 1801-1807 |
Job | Politician |
Army officer | |
Date of birth | January 1,1776 |
Battleswar | First Barbary War |
Battle of Derna | |
Nicknam | Derna |
Servicebranch | United States Marine Corps |
Year of servic | 1801-1807 |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 562178 |
Presley O'Bannon Life story
Presley O'Bannon was a first lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, famous for his exploits in the First Barbary War. In recognition of his bravery, he was presented a sword for his part in attempting to restore Prince Hamet Karamanli to his throne as the Bey of Tripoli.