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U.S. Navy
King, Hugh
King, Hugh
Year of Action1871
Unit/CommandUSS Iroquois
Citation

On board the USS Iroquois, Delaware River, 7 September 1871. Jumping overboard at the imminent risk of his life, King rescued one of the crew of that vessel from drowning.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1871

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