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U.S. Navy
Smith, Eugene P.
Smith, Eugene P.
Year of Action1915
Unit/CommandUSS Decatur (DD-5)
HometownIllinois
Citation

Attached to USS Decatur; for several times entering compartments on board of Decatur immediately following an explosion on board that vessel, 9 September 1915, and locating and rescuing injured shipmates.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1915

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