William Sharp Bush

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William Sharp Bush was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during the War of 1812.

Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Bush was appointed Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps 3 July 1809. He lost his life while serving aboard Constitution, when he fell mortally wounded while attempting to board the frigate Guerriere 19 August 1812.

He was posthumously awarded a silver medal by the United States Congress. His silver medal was presented to his nearest male relative, Lewis Bush Jackson, in early 1835.

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Two destroyers have been named USS Bush for him.

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This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.