Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
Thomas Lakin
Details
- Rank: Seaman
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Narragansett - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: November 24, 1874
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Mare Island Navy Yard, California, USA
Citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Narragansett at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, Cal., November 1874. Jumping overboard, Lakin displayed gallant conduct by rescuing two men of that ship from drowning.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1840, NY, United States
- Died: