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U.S. Navy
Lejeune, Emile
Lejeune, Emile
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.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1876

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