In August 1813, Montgomery volunteered for transfer to Lake Erie and joined the squadron commanded by Oliver Hazard Perry. He was stationed on the brig USS Niagara under Captain Jesse Duncan Elliott and fought in the decisive Battle of Lake Erie on September 13, 1813.
He consequently received a sword and thanks of Congress. Though not directly involved in the subsequent Perry-Elliott dispute, he apparently sided with his commanding officer.
Montgomery remained on Lake Erie throughout the summerof 1814 and sailed with Commander Arthur Sinclair during his ill-fated campaign against Mackinac on Lake Huron.
He spent the last weeks of the war performing courier duties on Lake Erie before arriving in New York City during the celebrations of peace.
--Brock-Perry
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