Edward McCall


Captain Edward R. McCall was an officer in the United States Navy during the War of 1812. He was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal.

Biography

Born in South Carolina, McCall was appointed midshipman 1 January 1808. Appointed acting lieutenant in brig Enterprise 16 October 1811, he took command of his ship during her action with HMS Boxer 5 September 1813, early in which Enterprise's captain, Lieutenant William Ward Burrows II, was mortally wounded. In acknowledgment of his victory over Boxer, McCall received the Thanks of Congress and a Congressional Gold Medal.
Promoted to captain 3 March 1835, he died at his home in Bordentown, New Jersey, 1 August 1853.
Two ships have been named USS McCall for him.

Congressional Gold Medal citation