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U.S. Navy
Handran, John
Handran, John
Year of Action1876
Unit/CommandUSS Franklin
HometownMassachusetts
Citation

For gallant conduct while serving on board the USS Franklin at Lisbon, Portugal, 9 January 1876. Jumping overboard, Handran rescued from drowning one of the crew of that vessel.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1876

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