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U.S. Navy
Shanahan, Patrick
Shanahan, Patrick
RankLieutenant
Year of Action1899
Unit/CommandU.S. Training Ship Alliance
HometownShanat Castle
Citation

On board the USS Alliance, 28 May 1899. Displaying heroism, Shanahan rescued William Steven, quartermaster, first class, from drowning.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1899

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