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U.S. Navy
Osborne, John
Osborne, John
Year of Action1876
Unit/CommandUSS Juniata
HometownNew Orleans, Louisiana
Citation

Serving on board the USS Juniata, Osborne displayed gallant conduct in rescuing from drowning an enlisted boy of that vessel, at Philadelphia, Pa., 21 August 1876.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1876

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