There are two Medals awarded for actions on this day. One is a naval lifesaving Medal, the other a hard-earned posthumous award.Interim Awards, 1871-1898KYLE, PATRICK J.Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1855, Ireland. Accredited to: Massachusetts. Citation: For rescuing frdrowning a shipmate from the U.S.S. Quinnebaug, at Port Mahon, Minorca, 13 March 1879. World War II. Technical Sergeant Crain was a very tough soldier.*CRAIN, MORRIS E. Rank and organization: Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company E, 141st Infantry, 36th Infantry Division. Place and date: Haguenau, France, 13 March 1945. Entered service at: Paducah, Ky. Birth: Bandana, Ky. G.O. No.: 18,...
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