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U.S. Navy
Sinnett, Lawrence Clinton
Sinnett, Lawrence Clinton
Year of Action1914
Unit/CommandUSS Florida (BB-30)
HometownBurnt House, West Virginia
Citation

On board the USS Florida, Sinnett showed extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 21 April 1914.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1914

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