John Osborne

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

Serving on board the U.S.S. Juniata, Osborne displayed gallant conduct in rescuing from drowning an enlisted boy of that vessel, at Philadelphia, Pa., 21 August 1876.

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

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