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U.S. Navy
Cutter, George W.
Cutter, George W.
Year of Action1872
Unit/CommandUSS Powhatan
HometownPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Citation

On board the USS Powhatan, Norfolk, Va., 27 May 1872. Jumping overboard on this date, Cutter aided in saving one of the crew of that vessel from drowning.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1872

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