Medal of Honor Recipients

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May 25, 2005

Medal of Honor Recipient: Ordinary Seaman Thomas Kersey

Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1847, St. Johns, Newfoundland. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 215, 9 August 1876.

Citation: Serving on board the U.S.S. Plymouth at the Navy Yard, New York, 26 July 1876, Kersey displayed bravery and presence of mind in rescuing from drowning one of the crew of that vessel

posted by Poison Pero | 5/25/2005

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