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Dempsey, John
Dempsey, John
Year of Action1875
Unit/CommandUSS Kearsarge
Citation

On board the USS Kearsarge at Shanghai, China, 23 January 1875. Displaying gallant conduct, Dempsey jumped overboard from the Kearsarge and rescued from drowning one of the crew of that vessel.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1875

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