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COMMANDER // 1779–1820

Stephen Decatur, Jr.

commodoreUnited StatesUnited States3 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1779 – 1820

17801790180018101820First Barbary War · 1801-1805Second Barbary War · 1815Second Battle of Tripoli Harbor — August 3, 1804 · United States · First Barbary WarBattle of Cape Palos — June 19, 1815 · United States · Second Barbary WarBattle off Cape Gata — June 17, 1815 · United States · Second Barbary War

Active service 1804–1815 — 3 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 25.

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Battles (3)

Last verified June 2026
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