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U.S. Navy
Johnson, William
Johnson, William
Year of Action1879
Unit/CommandUSS Adams
HometownSt. Vincent
Citation

Serving on board the USS Adams at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, Calif., 14 November 1879, Johnson rescued Daniel W. Kloppen, a workman, from drowning.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1879

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