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U.S. Navy
Rouning, Johannes
Rouning, Johannes
Year of Action1882
Unit/CommandUSS Fortune
Citation

For jumping overboard from the U.S. Tug Fortune, 7 May 1882, at Hampton Roads, Va., and rescuing from drowning James Walters, gunner’s mate.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1882

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