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U.S. Navy
Lakin, Thomas
Lakin, Thomas
Unit/CommandUSS Narragansett
HometownNew York
Citation

Serving on board the USS Narragansett at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, Calif., November 1874, jumping overboard, Lakin displayed gallant conduct by rescuing 2 men of that ship from drowning.

Branch: U.S. Navy

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