Edward Maddin

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Serving on board the U.S.S. Franklin at Lisbon, Portugal, 9 January 1876. Displaying gallant conduct, Maddin jumped overboard and rescued one of the crew of that vessel from drowning.

Rank: Ordinary Seaman
Conflicts: Interim 1871-1898
Organization: U.S. Navy

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