He served on the African coast on the Decatur with Matthew C. Perry and on the John Adams during the Mexican - American War .
Born near Lexington , Kentucky , Jouett was appointed Midshipman 10 September 1841 .
Jouett served on the African coast on the Decatur with Matthew C. Perry and on the John Adams during the Mexican - American War .
Born near Lexington , Kentucky , Jouett was appointed Midshipman 10 September 1841 .