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James Thayer

U.S. Navy

James Thayer

James Thayer

ConflictNoncombat

Year of Action1879

Unit/CommandUSS Constitution

Citation

For rescuing from drowning a boy serving with him on the USS Constitution, at the Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va., 16 November 1879.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Noncombat Year of Action: 1879

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