People

Who Fought the Battle of Lake Erie

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  Battle of Lake Erie Roster

  Sailors and soldiers served aboard the Battle of Lake Erie Fleet. Those who survived are noted on this page.

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  Killed and Wounded

  Carved on the walls inside the Memorial's rotunda are the names of ships and the men aboard them who were wounded and killed in the battle.

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  DONT GIVE UP THE SHIP

  The Battle of Lake Erie

  At dawn, 10 September 1813, a United States Navy lookout spots six British vessels to the northwest of Put-in-Bay, learn what follows.

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  Oliver Hazard Perry

  Who was Oliver Hazard Perry and what propelled him to Commodore rank? What was his success in the Battle of Lake Erie.

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  Robert Heriot Barclay

  As Commander of the British flagship, the Detroit, Barclay suffered injury and ultimately defeat. Click for more of his story.

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  Tecumseh

  Allied with the British on land, Tecumseh's dream was to reclaim a peaceful homeland for all Native Americans. Learn about his efforts.

 

Biographies

The basic information for those that shaped the war and peace around Lake Erie during the War of 1812 are here grouped by their country or if American Indian. More in depth biographies on the two squadron commanders and Tecumseh are at the bottom.