U.S. Navy
Emile Lejeune
ConflictNoncombat
Year of Action1876
Unit/CommandUSS Plymouth
Citation
Serving on board the USS Plymouth, Lejeune displayed gallant conduct in rescuing a citizen from drowning at Port Royal, S.C., 6 June 1876.
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