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Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy

J. W Norris

Details
  • Rank: Landsman
  • Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Jamestown
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: December 20, 1883
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Navy Yard, New York, USA
Citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Jamestown, New York Navy Yard, 20 December 1883, Norris rescued from drowning A.A. George, who had fallen overboard.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: 1862, England
  • Died:
 

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