After no Medals on the 7th, and 31 Medals on the 8th, today we have three. Two naval lifesaving Medals from 1876, and one posthumous award from Vietnam.Interim Awards, 1871-1898.HANDRAN, JOHNRank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1852, Massachusetts. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 206, 15 February 1876. 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.MADDIN, EDWARDRank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1852, Newfoundland. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 206, 15 February 1876. Citation: Serving on...
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