Edward Killen

Edward Killen was a sailor of the United States Navy in the 1800s who served in the First Barbary War. Killen joined the Navy 5 May 1801 as a seaman aboard the schooner Enterprise. Accompanying her to the Mediterranean Edward Killen served with skill and devotion, and was promoted to Master's Mate 9 November 1803. He volunteered for Lieutenant Stephen Decatur's daring expedition into Tripoli Harbor 16 February 1804 to destroy Philadelphia, a United States frigate captured by Tripolitan pirates. After successfully completing this mission in Intrepid, Killen served on board Enterprise until his death 24 July 1806. USS Killen (DD-593), (1943–1963), was named in his honor.

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