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U.S. Navy
Norris, J. W.
Norris, J. W.
Year of Action1883
Unit/CommandUSS Jamestown
Citation

Serving on board the USS Jamestown, New York Navy Yard, 20 December 1883, Norris rescued from drowning A. A. George, who had fallen overboard.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1883

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