J Norris

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Serving on board the U.S.S. Jamestown, New York Navy Yard, 20 December 1883, Norris rescued from drowning A. A. George, who had fallen overboard.

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

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