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U.S. Navy
Kyle, Patrick J.
Kyle, Patrick J.
Year of Action1879
Unit/CommandUSS Quinnebaug
Citation

For rescuing from drowning a shipmate from the USS Quinnebaug, at Port Mahon, Minorca, 13 March 1879.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1879

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