Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah
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Born in County Limerick, Ireland, he served as a Cadet of Marines under Captain John Paul Jones on the 'Bonhomme Richard' in 1779. While pursuing deserters near Ireland he was captured and sent to England's Forton Prison and was released after three years. As a Midshipman on the frigate 'South Carolina' he was again captured and later exchanged.
(War, US Revolutionary) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Born in County Limerick, Ireland, he served as a Cadet of Marines under Captain John Paul Jones on the 'Bonhomme Richard' in 1779. While pursuing deserters near Ireland he was captured and sent to England's Forton Prison and was released after three years. As a Midshipman on the frigate 'South Carolina' he was again captured and later exchanged.
(War, US Revolutionary) Includes location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
