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Maddin, Edward
Maddin, Edward
Year of Action1876
Unit/CommandUSS Franklin
Citation

Serving on board the USS Franklin at Lisbon, Portugal, 9 January 1876. Displaying gallant conduct, Maddin jumped overboard and rescued one of the crew of that vessel from drowning.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1876

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