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U.S. Navy
Parker, Alexander
Parker, Alexander
Year of Action1876
Unit/CommandUSS Portsmouth
HometownKensington, New Jersey
Citation

For gallant conduct in attempting to save a shipmate from drowning at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, Calif., on 25 July 1876.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1876

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