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U.S. Navy
Corey, William
Corey, William
Year of Action1876
Unit/CommandUSS Plymouth
HometownNew York, New York
Citation

On board the USS Plymouth, Navy Yard, New York, 26 July 1876. Showing heroic conduct, Corey endeavored to save the life of one of the crew of that ship who had fallen overboard from aloft.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1876

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