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U.S. Navy
Flannagan, John
Flannagan, John
Year of Action1878
Unit/CommandUSS Supply
Citation

Serving on board the USS Supply, Flannagan rescued from drowning David Walsh, seaman, of Le Havre, France, 26 October 1878.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1878

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