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Silas Duncan was born in Rockaway, New Jersey, in 1788. He was appointed midshipman 15 November 1809. While third lieutenant of Saratoga during the Battle of Lake Champlain, 11 September 1814, he was sent in a gig to order the gunboats to retire. He succeeded in delivering the orders despite concentrated enemy fire which severely wounded him and caused the loss of his right arm. For his gallant conduct he was thanked by Congress. From 1814 to 1824 Commander Duncan saw active service on board Independence, Hornet, Guerriere, Cyane and Ferret. He died 14 September 1834 at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

Robert M. Cieri

Duncan

124k

Undated, at Boston Navy Yard. Leslie Jones Collection, Boston Public Library.

Ed Zajkowski

Duncan

69k

Undated, baseball team at Queenstown, Ireland.

G. Papadopolis

Duncan

99k

Undated, Duncan at Queenstown, Ireland.

G. Papadopolis

Duncan

123k

USN photo, speed trials 5 July 1913. Making dense smoke. Photographed by Waterman, Hampton Roads, Virginia. Courtesy of Donald M. McPherson, 1978. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph. Photo #: NH 88408.

Joe Radigan/Robert Hurst

Duncan

99k

NH 95198. Photo from "In the War Zone 1917" courtesy of Jack Howland.

Ed Zajkowski

Duncan

123k

USS Duncan (DD 46) at 16.5 knots on trials July 6, 1919. Photo from collection of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum.

Darryl Baker