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Jesse Elliott

captainUnited States1 battle1 war

Lifespan

1782 – 1845

179018001810182018301840War of 1812 · 1812–1815Lake Erie — Sep 1813 · United States · War of 1812

Active service 1813 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 31.

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Jesse Duncan Elliott was a United States naval officer and commander of American naval forces in Lake Erie during the War of 1812, especially noted for his controversial actions during the Battle of Lake Erie.

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Battles (1)

Last verified June 2026
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