I listed some naval officers who were in the War of 1812 in my last post. David Conner is one of them. I'd never heard of him before.
From the Naval History and Heritage Command.
DAVID CONNER (1792-1856)
He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 1792 and became a midshipman early in 1809 and served on the frigate USS President for the next several years. In 1811, he joined the sloop USS Hornet, serving in her during the War of 812 except for a time as a prisoner of war early in the conflict.
He participated in the Hornet's two most significant combat actions, that with the HMS Peacock in February 1813 and the March 1815 capture of the HMS Penguin.
He received a promotion to lieutenant in July 1813.
--Brock-Peerry
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