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U.S. Navy
Anderson, William
Anderson, William
Year of Action1878
Unit/CommandUSS Powhatan
Citation

On board the USS Powhatan, 28 June 1878. Acting courageously, Anderson rescued from drowning W. H. Moffatt, first class boy.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1878

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