John Downes Military person

Commodore John Downes (1786 – 11 August 1854) was an officer in the United States Navy, whose service covered the first half of the 19th century.

Personal facts

military operations	USS Essex (1799) Battle of Valparaiso Second Battle of Tripoli Harbor Action off Charles Island Action off James Island War of 1812 First Barbary War Second Barbary War Peruvian War of Independence Battle off Cape Gata Battle off Cape Palos First Sumatran expedition Callao Affair Nuku Hiva Campaign Action of 22 May 1803 Action of 27 May 1803
military branch	United States Navy
military command	Pacific Squadron Essex Junior Georgiana USS Epervier
service start	1800
service end	1852