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U.S. Navy
Bjorkman, Ernest H.
Bjorkman, Ernest H.
Year of Action1903
Unit/CommandUSS Leyden
HometownMalmo
Citation

On board the USS Leyden, 21 January 1903, Bjorkman displayed heroism at the time of the wreck of that vessel.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1903

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