Edward McCall
Captain Edward R. McCall was an officer in the United [States Navy] during the War of 1812. He was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal.
Biography
Born in South Carolina, McCall was appointed midshipman 1 January 1808. Appointed acting lieutenant in brig Enterprise 16 October 1811, he took command of his ship during her action with HMS Boxer 5 September 1813, early in which Enterprise's captain, Lieutenant William Ward Burrows II, was mortally wounded. In acknowledgment of his victory over Boxer, McCall received the Thanks of Congress and a Congressional Gold Medal.Promoted to captain 3 March 1835, he died at his home in Bordentown, New Jersey, 1 August 1853.
Two ships have been named USS McCall for him.
Congressional Gold Medal citation
Category:1790 birthsCategory:1853 deaths
Category:Congressional [Gold Medal recipients]
Category:United States Navy officers
Category:Military personnel from South Carolina
Category:United States Navy personnel of [the War of 1812]
Category:People from [Bordentown, New Jersey]
Category:Military personnel from [Burlington County, New Jersey]