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Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy

John Handran

Details
  • Rank: Seaman
  • Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Franklin
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: January 9, 1876
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Lisbon, Portugal
Citation
For gallant conduct while serving on board the U.S.S. Franklin at Lisbon, Portugal, 9 January 1876. Jumping overboard, Handran rescued from drowning one of the crew of that vessel.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Massachusetts
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: 1852, MA, United States
  • Died: December 26, 1885, at sea (Atlantic Ocean)
  • Buried: at sea, at sea, at sea
 

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