There are three Medals awarded for actions on this day. One was posthumous.Interim Awards, 1871-1898. A naval lifesaving award. When you're drowning, it's good to have a man who can swim like trout... (sorry, I couldn't resist)TROUT, JAMES M.Rank and organization: Second Class Fireman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1850, Philadelphia, Pa. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. Citation: Serving on board the U.S.S. Frolic, Trout displayed gallant conduct in endeavoring to save the life of one of the crew of that vessel who had fallen overboard at Montevideo, 20 April 1877.World War II. This one of the Medals that was awarded during President Clinton's...
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