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U.S. Navy
Smith, Thomas
Smith, Thomas
Year of Action1878
Unit/CommandUSS Enterprise
Citation

For rescuing from drowning William Kent, coxswain of the USS Enterprise, off Para, Brazil, 1 October 1878.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1878

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