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U.S. Navy
Lucy, John
Lucy, John
Year of Action1876
Unit/CommandU.S. Training Ship Minnesota,
HometownNew York, New York
Citation

Displayed heroic conduct while serving on board the U.S. Training Ship Minnesota on the occasion of the burning of Castle Garden at New York, 9 July 1876.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1876

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