William Sharp Bush

William Sharp Bush was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during the War of 1812. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Bush was appointed Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps on July 3, 1809. He lost his life while serving aboard Constitution, when he fell mortally wounded while attempting to board the frigate Guerriere on August 19, 1812. He was posthumously awarded a silver medal by the United States Congress. His silver medal was presented... more

William Sharp Bush was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during the War of 1812. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Bush was appointed Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps on July 3, 1809. He lost his life while serving aboard Constitution, when he fell mortally wounded while attempting to board the frigate Guerriere on August 19, 1812. He was posthumously awarded a silver medal by the United States Congress. His silver medal was presented to his nearest male relative, Lewis Bush Jackson, in early 1835. Two destroyers have been named after him. less