Oliver Hazard Perry

Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (August 23, 1785 – August 23, 1819) was an officer in the United States Navy. He served in the War of 1812 against Great Britain and earned the nickname "Hero of Lake Erie" for leading American forces in the decisive naval victory at the Battle of Lake Erie.

Monuments and memorials

Perry, New York, Perrysburg, Ohio, Perry County, Alabama, Perry County, Kentucky and Perry County, Pennsylvania are named in his honor, as is the city of Hazard, Kentucky.

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Perry, New York - Perrysburg, Ohio - Perry County, Alabama - Perry County, Kentucky - Perry County, Pennsylvania - Hazard, Kentucky

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During the 20th century, the United States Navy named the lead ship of a class of guided missile frigates after Perry, the Oliver Hazard Perry class. See USS Perry for other ships named for him.

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20th century - United States Navy - Lead ship - Frigate - ''Oliver Hazard Perry'' class - USS ''Perry''

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