Stephen Cassin was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal in the War of 1812.
Captain Stephen Cassin served in the United States Navy in the War of 1812 Service started: Unit(s): Service ended:
Biography
Stephen is the son of naval officer John Cassin and became a naval midshipman in 1800. He gained experience in the Quasi-War with France. During the War of 1812 he commanded the USS Ticonderoga at the Battle of Lake Champlain for which he was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
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