[A] Who am I and when and where was I born?

Well, Lets start off by saying, I am Commonder John Barry. I was born in Ireland in the year of 1745. However, when I got a little older, I was adopted in Philideplhia and raised there. I came to America around 1760. It was the most exciting part of my life. I am honored to tell you that I became an American naval officer. I was noted for my great achievements as a commander in the United States Navy during the time of the American War of Independence.

-Commander John Barry