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U.S. Navy
Deneef, Michael
Deneef, Michael
Year of Action1875
Unit/CommandUSS Swatara
HometownMassachusetts
Citation

On board the USS Swatara at Para, Brazil, 1 December 1875. Displaying gallant conduct, Deneef jumped overboard and rescued one of the crew of that vessel from drowning.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1875

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