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Thayer, James
Thayer, James
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. NavyYear of Action: 1879

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