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Creelman, William James
Creelman, William James
RankChief Gunner
Year of Action1897
Unit/CommandUSS Maine
HometownBrooklyn, New York
Citation

Attached to the USS Maine, February 1897. Distinguishing himself, Creelman showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during an attempt to save life at sea.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1897

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