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U.S. Navy
Walsh, James Aloysius
Walsh, James Aloysius
Year of Action1914
Unit/CommandUSS Florida (BB-30)
HometownNew York, New York
Citation

On board the USS Florida; for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession during the seizure of Vera Cruz Mexico, 21 and 22 April 1914.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1914

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