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U.S. Navy

Thomas Cahey

ConflictNoncombat

RankChief Gunner's Mate

Year of Action1901

Unit/CommandUSS Petrel (PG-2)

BirthplaceBelfast

Citation

On board the USS Petrel for heroism and gallantry, fearlessly exposing his own life to danger in saving others on the occasion of the flre on board that vessel, 31 March 1901.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Noncombat Year of Action: 1901

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James B. Chandler (Chandler, John B.)U.S. NavyConflict: Civil War

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