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U.S. Navy
Benson, James
Benson, James
Year of Action1872
Unit/CommandUSS Ossipee
Citation

On board the USS Ossipee, 20 June 1872. Risking his life, Benson leaped into the sea while the ship was going at a speed of 4 knots and endeavored to save John K. Smith, landsman, of the same vessel, from drowning.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1872

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