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U.S. Navy
Matthews, Joseph
Matthews, Joseph
Year of Action1879
Unit/CommandUSS Constitution
Citation

For courageous conduct in going over the stern of the USS Constitution at sea, 13 February 1879, during a heavy gale, and cutting the fastenings of the ship’s rudder chains.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1879

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