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Deignan, Osborn Warren
Deignan, Osborn Warren
RankBoatswain
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Merrimac
HometownStuart, Iowa
Citation

In connection with the sinking of the USS Merrimac at the entrance to the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, 2 June 1898. Despite heavy fire from the Spanish batteries, Deignan displayed extraordinary heroism throughout this operation.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1898

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