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Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy

Emile Lejeune

Details
  • Rank: Seaman
  • Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Plymouth
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: June 6, 1876
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Port Royal, South Carolina, USA
Citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Plymouth, Lejeune displayed gallant conduct in rescuing a citizen from drowning at Port Royal, S.C., 6 June 1876.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: 1853, France
  • Died: July 10, 1916, Portland, ME, United States
  • Buried: Forest City Cemetery, Portland, ME, United States
 

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