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Born in Fauquier County, Virginia, O'Bannon entered the Marine Corps 18 January 1801. As a first lieutenant he commanded a detachment of marines in General Eaton’s little force in the War with Tripoli. During the combined operations with the U.S. Navy, he led the successful attack on Derne 27 April 1805, giving the Marine Corps HymnThe Marines' hymn is the official hymn of the United States Marine Corps. It is often also referred to as The Marine Corps' Hymn . It is the oldest official song in the U. Armed Forces. The song has an obscure originthe words are dated from the 19th centu its immortal “to the shores of Tripoli”. So impressed with O'Bannon's bravery, that following the attack, Hamet Karamanli presented Lt. O'Bannon with a Mameluke sword. As of 20042004 is a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 2004 calendar), and has also been designated the: International Year of Rice International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition Elections are to be held in 73 co, Marines continue to carry a sword of this type.

After resigning from the Marine Corps 6 March 1807Events February Napoleon attacks Russia February 8 Battle of Eylau Napoleon defeats Russians under General Benigssen February 19 In Alabama, Former Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr is arrested for treason. March 2 The United States Congress, O’Bannon lived in Franklin CountyFranklin County is a county located in the U. State of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 47,687. Its county seat is Frankfort 6. It was named after the American inventor and statesman Benjamin Franklin. It was carved out of parts of Woodford, Mercer, KentuckyCommonwealth of Kentucky ( In Detail) (Full size) State nickname: Bluegrass State Other U. States Capital Frankfort Largest City Louisville Governor Ernie Fletcher Area Total Land Water % water Ranked 37th 104,749 km² 102,989 km² 1,760 km² 1. 7% Populatio, where he died 12 September 1850.

Three shipsThree ships of the United States Navy have been named USS O'Bannon after the early Marine hero Presley O'Bannon. The first O'Bannon was a Wickes class destroyer built near the end of World War I. O'Bannon was a Fletcher class destroyer in World War II and have been named in his honor.