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U.S. Navy
Simpson, Henry
Simpson, Henry
Year of Action1877
Unit/CommandUSS Essex
Citation

For rescuing from drowning John W. Powers, ordinary seaman on board the USS Essex, at Monrovia, Liberia, 31 October 1877.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1877

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