WikiVisually
Infinite photos and videos for every Wiki article · Find something interesting to watch in seconds
Celebrities Orders and Medals Richest US Counties Wonders of Nature Sports Best Campuses Tallest Buildings Rare Coins British Monarchs World Banknotes Great Artists Presidents History by Country Wars and Battles Countries of the World Recovered Treasures Largest Palaces Crown Jewels Famous Castles Supercars Animals Great Museums Ancient Marvels Great Cities Kings of France Largest Empires
more top lists
History
USS O'Bannon (DD-450)
Videos
Page
USS O'Bannon (DD/DDE-450), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named after Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon (1784–1850), the Marine Corps's "hero of Derna".
USS O'Bannon (DD-450) in 1951
USS O'Bannon (DD-450) in 1951
O'Bannon (right) and Selfridge after the Battle of Vella Lavella, 1943
O'Bannon (right) and Selfridge after the Battle of Vella Lavella, 1943
O'Bannon leads Chevalier and Taylor, August 1943
O'Bannon leads Chevalier and Taylor, August 1943
O'Bannon (right) as part of TG 76.5 off Vietnam in March 1965
O'Bannon (right) as part of TG 76.5 off Vietnam in March 1965
Presley O'Bannon
Videos
Page
Presley O'Bannon was a first lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, famous for his exploits in the First Barbary War (1801–1805). In recognition of his bravery, he was presented a sword for his part in attempting to restore Prince Hamet Karamanli to his throne as the Bey of Tripoli. This sword became the model for the Mameluke Sword, adopted in 1825 for Marine Corps officers, which is part of the formal uniform today.
Presley O'Bannon
Presley O'Bannon
Presley O'Bannon, from Naval Documents
Presley O'Bannon, from Naval Documents
Presley O'Bannon's grave monument in Frankfort Cemetery
Presley O'Bannon's grave monument in Frankfort Cemetery