[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 159 (Wednesday, September 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1310-E1311]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING JULIUS TERRY FOR HIS SERVICE IN THE WAR OF 1812

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 26, 2018

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of U.S. Navy War of 
1812 veteran Julius Terry.
  Julius Terry was a free African-American who worked on a local farm 
near Sackets Harbor and belonged to Captain Elisha Camp's

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volunteer artillery company. He bravely served on the gun crew 
defending Sackets Harbor at the First Battle of Sackets Harbor in July 
of 1812, and later served on the crew of the armed schooner, Julia, on 
the St. Lawrence River to protect schooners trapped at Ogdensburg. 
Julius is remembered today for having served with remarkable courage, 
especially as part of the 25 percent African-Americans who made up the 
U.S. Navy during the war.
  On behalf of New York's 21st District, I am proud to honor Julius 
Terry for his bravery and commitment to his country during the War of 
1812. His service provides an excellent example of the important role 
that African-Americans played in wars throughout our nation's history.

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