Handran, John - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Navy

Handran, John

ConflictNoncombat

Year of Action1876

Unit/CommandUSS Franklin

BirthplaceMassachusetts

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. Navy Conflict: Noncombat Year of Action: 1876

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