Presley O'Bannon Military person

Presley Neville O’Bannon (1776 – September 12, 1850) was an officer 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 at Tripoli. This sword became the model for the Mameluke Sword adopted in 1825 for Marine Corps officers and which is part of the dress uniform even today.

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Presley O'Bannon
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1776
Birth place
Fauquier County Virginia
Date of deathSeptember 12, 1850
Place of death
Franklin County Kentucky

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military operations
First Barbary War
Battle of Derne
military branch
United States Marine Corps
service start1801
service end1807

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