Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
Michael Deneef
Details
- Rank: Captain of the Top
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Swatara - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 1, 1875
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Para, Brazil
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Swatara at Para, Brazil, 1 December 1875. Displaying gallant conduct, Deneef jumped overboard and rescued one of the crew of that vessel from drowning.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1851, MA, United States
- Died: January 28, 1891, Dedham, MA, United States
- Buried: Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham, MA, United States