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Born in County Wexford, Ireland, John Barry was a naval hero in the Revolutionary War, winning the first and last battles fof the war against the British.  George Washington selected Barry to create the first United States Navy, and on that basis Barry is widely considered to be the Father of the American Navy.

For a full account of John Barry's military career, click here.

To find out more about the John Barry Memorial being planned at the U.S. Naval Academy, read this story from the Irish Edition in Philadelphia.

Barry is buried at St. Mary's Catholic Churchyard  in Philadelphia.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians has been instrumental in promoting John Barry as a true Irish-American hero.

To read about John Barry's Boston connections, visit IrishBoston.

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