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U.S. Navy
Williams, Henry
Williams, Henry
ConflictNoncombat
RankCarpenter
Year Of Action1879
Unit/CommandUSS Constitution
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    For going over the stern of the USS Constitution, at sea, 13 February 1879, during a heavy gale, and performing important carpenter’s work upon her rudder.

    Branch: U.S. NavyConflict: NoncombatYear of Action: 1879
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