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U.S. Navy
King, John
King, John
RankChief Watertender
Year of Action1901
Unit/CommandUSS Vicksburg (PG-11)
Citation

First Award: On board the USS Vicksburg, for heroism in the line of his profession at the time of the accident to the boiler, 29 May 1901.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1901

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