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U.S. Navy
Girandy, Alphonse
Girandy, Alphonse
Year of Action1901
Unit/CommandUSS Petrel (PG-2)
HometownGuadaloupe
Citation

Serving on board the USS Petrel, for heroism and gallantry, fearlessly exposing his own life to danger for the saving of others, on the occasion of the fire on board that vessel, 31 March 1901.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1901

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