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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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