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U.S. Navy

John W. Magee

ConflictNoncombat

Year of Action1884

Unit/CommandUSS Tallapoosa

BirthplaceMaryland

Citation

Serving on board the USS Tallapoosa during the sinking of that vessel on the night of 21 August 1884. During this period, Magee remained at his post of duty in the fireroom until the fires were put out by the rising waters.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Noncombat Year of Action: 1884

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Charles Conway HartiganU.S. NavyConflict: Veracruz Expedition

Edward FloydU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

Henry A. EilersU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

Michael GibbonsU.S. NavyConflict: Spanish American War

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