Edward Killen

Edward Killen

Edward Killen was a sailor of the United States Navy in the 1800s who served in the First Barbary War.

Killen joined the Navy 5 May 1801 as a seaman aboard the schooner "Enterprise". Accompanying her to the Mediterranean Edward Killen served with skill and devotion, and was promoted to Master's Mate 9 November 1803. He volunteered for Lieutenant Stephen Decatur's daring expedition into Tripoli Harbor 16 February 1804 to destroy "Philadelphia", a United States frigate captured by Tripolitan pirates. After successfully completing this mission in "Intrepid", Killen served on board "Enterprise" until his death 24 July 1806.

Namesake

The destroyer USS "Killen" (DD-593), launched 1943 and struck 1963, was named in his honor.

External links

* [http://history.navy.mil/danfs/k3/killen.htm history.navy.mil: USS "Killen"]


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