Lars Larsen

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Lars Larsen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and came to American in 1820. He resided in the Eighth Ward of South Brooklyn, New York for fifty-five years. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1824. His life revolved around the sea until about thirty-five years ago, when he retired. After leaving the Navy he worked in the Revenue Service. Larsen was discharged from the Navy in 1869.

Lars made a trip around the world on the Brandywine. He served this vessel from 1840 to 1845. On the Old Ironsides, USS Constitution, Larsen presided as Captain of the top. He served in this capacity for three terms before he was discharged in 1855. In 1837 Lars was discharged from the sloop of war John Adams. Other ships on which he tenured include the North Carolina, the Vermont, and the Ohio. Larsen was discharged from the North Carolina in 1862. He was a quarter vessel gunner aboard the Vermont in 1869. He served on the Ohio during the Mexican-American War.

In regard to personality Lars Larsen was a reticent individual. Despite having experienced much, including exciting adventures and escapes, he never mentioned them. He was honored by his service in the Navy. In particular he was proud of having completed each term of enlistment and receiving an honorable discharge each time.

As an enlisted sailor Larsen was never attended by a physician. This despite having been frequently injured and, at times, severely. Once it was thought Lars would need his hand amputated when it was severely mutilated by the premature explosion of a signal rocket. He refused a surgeon on this occasion also. Instead the hand was bound up by some of Larsen's comrades and he returned to work on deck.

Lars Larsen died of old age at 337 Fifty-third Street, Brooklyn. He was 94 years old. His length of service in the US Navy numbered thirty-five years.