Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
John Osborne
Details
- Rank: Seaman
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Juniata - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: August 21, 1876
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Juniata, Osborne displayed gallant conduct in rescuing from drowning an enlisted boy of that vessel, at Philadelphia, Pa., 21 August 1876.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Louisiana
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1844, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, United States
- Died: April 23, 1920
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (17-19689), Arlington, VA, United States