List of African-American Medal of Honor recipients

The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War. It is the highest military decoration from the United States government to a member of its armed forces. Recipients must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States. Because of these rules, it is often given posthumously (after the recipient has been killed).

Of the 3,470 Medals of Honor given , 92 have been given to 90 different African-American recipients.C. W. Hanna, African American recipients of the Medal of Honor, 3; Note: Hanna includes Clement Dees in his count, while this list does not, because Dees's medal was rescinded. Robert Augustus Sweeney is one of nineteen men, and the only African American, to have been awarded two Medals of Honor.

A 1993 study by the Army investigated racial discrimination in the awarding of medals. At the time, no Medals of Honor had been presented to black soldiers who served in World War II. After an exhaustive review of files, the study recommended that several black Distinguished Service Cross recipients be upgraded to the Medal of Honor. On January 13, 1997, President Bill Clinton awarded the Medal to seven African American World War II veterans; of these, only Vernon Baker was still alive.

Civil War
Twenty-five African Americans earned the Medal of Honor during the American Civil War. Included were seven sailors of the Union Navy, fifteen soldiers of the United States Colored Troops, and three soldiers of other Army units.C. W. Hanna, African American recipients of the Medal of Honor, 3; Note: Hanna includes Clement Dees in his count, while this list does not, because Dees's medal was rescinded. Fourteen African American men earned the Medal for actions in the Battle of Chaffin's Farm, where a division of U.S. Colored Troops saw heavy action. Another four men, all sailors, earned their Medals at the Battle of Mobile Bay. William Harvey Carney was the first African American to perform an action for which a Medal of Honor was awarded, but Robert Blake was the first to actually receive the Medal (Blake's was issued in 1864, Carney did not receive his until 1900). It was common for Civil War Medals of Honor to be awarded decades after the conflict ended; in one case, Andrew Jackson Smith's Medal was not awarded until 2001, 137 years after the action in which he earned it. Smith's wait, caused by a missing battle report, is the longest delay of the award for any recipient, African American or otherwise.This was very good because of the fact that the African Americans received honor. 

Note: Notes in quotations are derived or are copied from the official Medal of Honor citation

ImageName Service Rank UnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotesNavyE-01LandsmanMattox Creek, Virginia"Participating with a boat crew in the clearing of Mattox Creek, L/man Anderson carried out his duties courageously in the face of a devastating fire which cut away half the oars, pierced the launch in many places and cut the barrel off a musket being fired at the enemy."ArmyE-01Private142nd New York Volunteer InfantrySecond Battle of Fort Fisher, North Carolina"Voluntarily advanced with the head of the column and cut down the palisading."ArmyE-01Private38th U.S. Colored Infantry Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia"Among the first to enter the enemy's works; although wounded."75pxArmyE-08First Sergeant5th U.S. Colored InfantryBattle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia"Took command of his company, all the officers having been killed or wounded, and gallantly led it."Navy0Contraband"In international law, contraband is any goods carried by vessels of neutral nations during wartime that may be confiscated and thus prohibited from delivery to the enemy. Since slavery was still in active practice in the southern United States (the Confederate States of America) during the American Civil War when Blake was captured, he was considered someone's property and therefore considered to be contraband.” off Legareville in the Stono River, Johns Island, South Carolina"[I]n an engagement with the enemy on John's Island. Serving the rifle gun, Blake, an escaped slave, carried out his duties bravely throughout the engagement which resulted in the enemy's abandonment of positions, leaving a caisson and one gun behind."ArmyE-08First Sergeant5th U.S. Colored Infantry Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia"Took command of his company, all the officers having been killed or wounded, and gallantly led it."NavyE-01Landsman—Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama "[R]emained steadfast at his post and performed his duties in the powder division throughout the furious action which resulted in the surrender of the prize rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan."NavyE-01Landsman Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama"Knocked unconscious into the hold of the ship when an enemy shellburst fatally wounded a man on the ladder above him, Brown, upon regaining consciousness, promptly returned to the shell whip on the berth deck and zealously continued to perform his duties although 4 of the 6 men at this station had been either killed or wounded by the enemy's terrific fire."75pxArmyE-05Sergeant54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Battle of Fort Wagner, Morris Island, South Carolina"[G]rasped the flag, led the way to the parapet, and planted the colors thereon. When the troops fell back he brought off the flag, under a fierce fire in which he was twice severely wounded."ArmyE-04Corporal39th United States Colored Infantry Regiment Battle of the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia"Planted his colors on the Confederate works in advance of his regiment, and when the regiment was driven back to the Union works he carried the colors there and bravely rallied the men."75pxArmyE-05Sergeant 4th U.S. Colored Infantry Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia"Seized the colors, after 2 color bearers had been shot down, and bore them nobly through the fight."75pxArmyE-01Private36th United States Colored Infantry RegimentBattle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia"Rushed in advance of his brigade, shot a rebel officer who was on the parapet rallying his men, and then ran him through with his bayonet."ArmyE-05Sergeant38th U.S. Colored Infantry Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia"Gallantry in the assault"75pxArmyE-01Private6th U.S. Colored Infantry Battle of Deep Bottom, Virginia"Rescue of regimental colors."ArmyE-05Sergeant4th U.S. Colored Infantry Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia"When the regimental color bearer fell, this soldier seized the color and carried it forward, together with the national standard, until disabled at the enemy's inner line." ArmyE-09Sergeant Major5th U.S. Colored Infantry Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia"Took command of Company C, after all the officers had been killed or wounded, and gallantly led it."ArmyE-04Corporal36th United States Colored Infantry RegimentBattle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia"Having had his arm mutilated, making immediate amputation necessary, he loaded and discharged his piece with one hand and urged his men forward; this within 30 yards of the enemy's works."75pxArmyE-08First Sergeant6th U.S. Colored Infantry Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia"Gallantly seized the colors, which had fallen near the enemy's lines of abatis, raised them and rallied the men at a time of confusion and in a place of the greatest danger."75px NavyE-01Landsman Battle of Mobile Bay, AlabamaAlthough "Wounded in the leg and thrown violently against the side of the ship when an enemy shell killed or wounded the 6-man crew as the shell whipped on the berth deck, Lawson, upon regaining his composure, promptly returned to his station and, although urged to go below for treatment, steadfastly continued his duties..."Navy0Engineer's Cook Battle of Mobile Bay, Alabama"[R]emained steadfast at his post and performed his duties in the powder division throughout the furious action which resulted in the surrender of the prize rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan."NavyE-01Seamanoff Cherbourg, France"Acting as loader on the No. 2 gun during this bitter engagement, Pease exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended by the divisional officer for gallantry under fire."75pxArmyE-08First Sergeant5th U.S. Colored Infantry Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia"Took command of his company after all the officers had been killed or wounded and gallantly led it in battle."ArmyE-08First Sergeant38th U.S. Colored InfantryBattle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia"Commanded and gallantly led his company after the commanding officer had been killed; was the first enlisted man to enter the enemy's works."75pxArmyE-04Corporal55th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Battle of Honey Hill, South Carolina"Saving his regimental colors, after the color bearer was killed during al bloody charge called the Battle of Honey Hill, South Carolina"ArmyE-01Private4th U.S. Colored Infantry Battle of Chaffin's Farm, Virginia"Seized the national colors after 2 color bearers had been shot down close to the enemy's works, and bore them through the remainder of the battle."

Indian Wars
Eighteen African Americans earned the Medal of Honor during the Indian Wars of the western United States. Fourteen were "Buffalo Soldiers", members of the Army's first peacetime black regiments. The four Buffalo Soldier regiments, the 9th Cavalry, 10th Cavalry, 24th Infantry, and 25th Infantry, fought in campaigns throughout the west. The remaining four Medal of Honor recipients were U.S. Army Indian Scouts recruited from among the Black Seminoles, a group of Seminole Indians of African descent.

Note: Notes in quotations are derived or are copied in their entirety from the actual Medal of Honor citation
ImageName Service Rank UnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotesArmyE-05Sergeant9th Cavalry RegimentMimbres Mountains and near Ojo Caliente, New Mexico and "Bravery in action"ArmyE-05Sergeant24th Infantry Regiment Arizona"Although shot in the abdomen, in a fight between a paymaster's escort and robbers, did not leave the field until again wounded through both arms."ArmyE-05Sergeant9th Cavalry RegimentLas Animas Canyon, New Mexico"Removed a wounded comrade, under a heavy fire, to a place of safety."75pxArmyE-01PrivateIndian ScoutsPecos River, Texas"With 3 other men, he participated in a charge against 25 hostiles while on a scouting patrol."ArmyE-04Corporal9th Cavalry Regiment Florida Mountains, Luna County, New Mexico"While part of a small detachment to persuade a band of renegade Apache Indians to surrender, his group was surrounded. Cpl. Greaves in the center of the savage hand-to-hand fighting, managed to shoot and bash a gap through the swarming Apaches, permitting his companions to break free."75pxArmyE-05Sergeant9th Cavalry Regiment Milk River, Colorado– "Voluntarily left fortified shelter and under heavy fire at close range made the rounds of the pits to instruct the guards, fought his way to the creek and back to bring water to the wounded."75pxArmyE-05Sergeant9th Cavalry Regiment Fort Tularosa and Carrizo Canyon, New Mexico and For repulsing a larger force of Indians on 2 separate occasions75pxArmyE-04Corporal24th Infantry Regiment Cedar Springs, Arizona"Gallantry in the fight between Paymaster Wham's escort and robbers. Mays walked and crawled 2 miles to a ranch for help."75pxArmyE-05Sergeant10th Cavalry Regiment Salt River, north of Globe, Arizona"Distinguished himself for coolness, bravery and marksmanship while his troop was in pursuit of hostile Apache Indians."ArmyE-01PrivateIndian Scouts Canyon Blanco, Staked Plains, Texas (Red River War) – "Rendered invaluable service to Col. R. S. Mackenzie, 4th U.S. Cavalry, during this engagement."Army0TrumpeterIndian Scouts Pecos River, Texas"With 3 other men, he participated in a charge against 25 hostiles while on a scouting patrol."75pxArmyE-05Sergeant9th Cavalry RegimentCarrizo Canyon, Cuchillo Negra Mountains, New Mexico"Forced the enemy back after stubbornly holding his ground in an extremely exposed position and prevented the enemy's superior numbers from surrounding his command."ArmyE-05Sergeant9th Cavalry Regiment Kickapoo Springs, Texas"Gallantry on scout after Indians"ArmyE-01Private9th Cavalry Regiment Cuchillo Negro Mountains, New Mexico"Bravery in action with hostile Apaches"ArmyE-05SergeantIndian Scouts, 24th Infantry Regiment Pecos River, Texas"With 3 other men, he participated in a charge against 25 hostiles while on a scouting patrol"ArmyE-08First Sergeant9th Cavalry Regiment Cuchillo Negro Mountains, New Mexico"Rallied a detachment, skillfully conducted a running flght of 3 or 4 hours, and by his coolness, bravery, and unflinching devotion to duty in standing by his commanding officer in an exposed position under a heavy fire from a large party of Indians saved the lives of at least 3 of his comrades."ArmyE-04Corporal9th Cavalry RegimentSioux Campaign"Bravery"75pxArmyE-05Sergeant9th Cavalry Regiment Gavilan Canyon, New Mexico"Saved the lives of his comrades and citizens of the detachment"

Spanish-American War
Six African Americans earned the Medal of Honor during the Spanish-American War: five Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry Regiment and one United States Navy sailor. Four of the five Buffalo Soldiers received the Medal for rescuing a trapped landing party during the Battle of Tayacoba.

Note: Notes in quotations are derived or are copied in their entirety from the actual Medal of Honor citation
ImageName Service Rank UnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotes75pxArmyE-09Sergeant Major10th Cavalry Regiment Santiago, Cuba"Left cover and, under fire, rescued a wounded comrade from drowning."75pxArmyE-01Private10th Cavalry Regiment Tayabacoa, Cuba"Voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous attempts at rescue had been frustrated."ArmyE-01Private10th Cavalry Regiment Tayabacoa, Cuba"Voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous attempts had been frustrated."75pxNavyFireman First Class On board the U.S.S. Iowa off Santiago de Cuba"Performing his duty at the risk of serious scalding at the time of the blowing out of the manhole gasket on board the vessel, Penn hauled the fire while standing on a board thrown across a coal bucket 1 foot above the boiling water which was still blowing from the boiler."ArmyE-01Private10th Cavalry RegimentTayabacoa, Cuba"Voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous attempts at rescue had been frustrated."ArmyE-01Private10th Cavalry Regiment Tayabacoa, Cuba"Voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous attempts at rescue had been frustrated."

World War I
Freddie Stowers was the only African American to receive the Medal of Honor for actions in World War I. Stowers had led an assault on German trenches, continuing to lead and encourage his men even after being twice wounded. Stowers died of his wounds, and was shortly afterwards recommended for the Medal of Honor; however, this recommendation was never processed. In 1990, the Department of the Army conducted a review and the Stowers recommendation was uncovered. An investigation was launched, and based on results of the investigation the award of the Medal of Honor was approved. Stowers' Medal of Honor was presented on April 24, 1991—seventy-three years after he was killed-in-action.

ImageName Service Rank UnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotesArmyE-04Corporal371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division Hill 188, Champagne Marne Sector, FranceLed his squad to destroy a group of enemy soldiers and was leading them to another trench when he was killed

World War II
No African American was awarded a Medal of Honor either during World War II or immediately afterwards with respect to their actions during that conflict. This changed in 1992 when a study conducted by Shaw University and commissioned by the U.S. Dept. of Defense and the United States Army asserted that systematic racial discrimination had been present in the criteria for awarding medals during the war. After an exhaustive review of files the study recommended that several of the Distinguished Service Crosses awarded to African Americans be upgraded to the Medal of Honor. On January 13, 1997, more than fifty years after the end of the war, President Bill Clinton awarded the Medal to seven African American World War II veterans. Vernon Baker was the only living recipient—the other six men had been killed in action or died in the intervening years.

+:Note: Notes in quotations are derived or are copied in their entirety from the actual Medal of Honor citationImageName Service Rank UnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotesArmyO-01Second Lieutenant370th Infantry Regiment, 92d Infantry Division (Colored) near Viareggio, Italy and Risked his life numerous times to destroy enemy installations, personnel and equipment during his company's attack against a strongly entrenched enemy. He covered the evacuation of the wounded personnel of his company by occupying an exposed position and drawing the enemy's fire. On the following night he voluntarily led a battalion advance through enemy mine fields and heavy fire toward the division objective.ArmyE-06Staff Sergeant12th Armored Division near Speyer, GermanyWhen the tank he was riding received heavy bazooka and small arms fire, he voluntarily attempted to lead a three-man group across an open field. Two of his men were killed and the third seriously wounded. Continuing on alone, he was wounded five times and finally was forced to take cover. As eight enemy riflemen attempted to capture him he killed six of them and captured the remaining two. He then crossed the field, using as a shield his two prisoners from whom he obtained valuable information concerning the disposition of enemy troops.75pxArmyO-02First Lieutenant366th Infantry Regiment, 92nd Infantry Division (Colored) the vicinity of Sommocolonia, Italy"[V]oluntarily remained on the second floor of a house to direct defensive artillery fire" so his unit could escape. "when a counterattack retook the position from the Germans, Lieutenant Fox's body was found with the bodies of approximately 100 German soldiers."ArmyE-02Private First Class413th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division near Lippoldsberg, Germany"[L]ed a squad in the assault, accurately designating targets as he advanced, until he was killed by enemy machine gun fire while going to the aid of his fatally wounded platoon leader."ArmyE-06Staff Sergeant761st Tank Battalion (Colored), 26th Infantry Division (United States)Guebling, France – For extraordinary heroism in action during the 15–19 November 1944, toward Guebling, France. Though severely wounded in the leg, Sergeant Rivers refused medical treatment and evacuation, took command of another tank, and advanced with his company in Guebling the next day. Repeatedly refusing evacuation, Sergeant Rivers continued to direct his tank's fire at enemy positions through the morning of 19 November 1944. At dawn, Company A's tanks began to advance towards Bougaktroff, but were stopped by enemy fire. Sergeant Rivers, joined by another tank, opened fire on the enemy tanks, covering company A as they withdrew. While doing so, Sergeant River's tank was hit, killing him and wounding the crew. Staff Sergeant Rivers' fighting spirit and daring leadership were an inspiration to his unit and exemplify the highest traditions of military service.75pxArmyO-02First Lieutenant614th Tank Destroyer Battalion, 103rd Infantry Division near Climbach, FranceRisked his life to rescue fellow soldiers from enemy fire when their vehicle was attacked. Continued helping although receiving multiple gunshot wounds to his chest, legs, and left arm. Despite the intense pain caused by these wounds, he ordered and directed the setup of two antitank guns which promptly and effectively returned fire against the enemy. Realizing that he could no longer remain in command of the platoon, he signalled to the platoon commander to join him. Only after he was certain that his junior officer was in full control of the situation did he permit himself to be evacuated.75pxArmyE-01Private2nd Battalion, 29th Quartermaster Regiment, Quartermaster Corps UnknownWhen his ship was hit by enemy bombers he sacrificed himself to save several other crewmembers who could not swim and drowned when the suction of the ship sinking pulled him under

Korean War
Two African Americans received the Medal of Honor for action in the Korean War, both were soldiers of the 24th Infantry Regiment. Despite a 1948 Executive Order commanding the integration of the military, segregated units persisted until 1954; the 24th Infantry was one of the last remaining all-black regiments, and these two men were the last African Americans to receive the Medal of Honor for actions while serving in a segregated unit.

ImageName Service Rank UnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotesArmyE-05Sergeant24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division Near Chipo-ri, KoreaUsing grenades and machine-gun fire he led his men to fight back a group of enemy soldiers until he was killed75pxArmyE-02Private First Class24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division Near Haman, KoreaSacrificed his life to allow the rest of his unit to escape a group of enemy soldiers

Vietnam War
Twenty African Americans were awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in the Vietnam War, including James Anderson, Jr., the first African American Marine to receive the Medal.

:Note: Notes in quotations are derived or are copied in their entirety from the actual Medal of Honor citationImageName Service Rank UnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotes75pxMarine CorpsE-02Private First Class3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division Cam Lo, VietnamSacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his bodyArmyE-06Staff Sergeant320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) Tam Kỳ, VietnamAnderson's artillery unit was attacked by North Vietnamese forces near Tam Kỳ in the Republic of Vietnam. Anderson directed the defense of the unit's position and continued to lead after twice being severely wounded.ArmyE-07Sergeant First Class5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces Battle of Lang Vei, Vietnam – Led 5 assaults against the enemy, continuously exposing himself to enemy grenades, machine gun and automatic weapons fire until he was killed by enemy mortar fire after being carried off the battlefield75pxMarine CorpsE-02Private First Class7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (Reinforced)Da Nang, VietnamSacrificed his life to save a wounded MarineArmyE-07Sergeant First Class5th Special Forces Group, 1st Special Forces Long Khanh Province, Vietnam Killed by an enemy rocket after leading his men on repeated attacks upon enemy bunkers75pxMarine CorpsE-05Sergeant5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division Quang Nam Province, VietnamSacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his bodyMarine CorpsE-02Private First Class3rd Marine Division (Reinforced) Fire Support Base Argonne, DMZ, Vietnam Sacrificed his life to shield a wounded Marine from an exploding grenadeArmyE-04Specialist Six503d Infantry Regiment, 173d Airborne Brigade Vietnam After a long battle with enemy soldiers and despite his own wounds he continued to treat wounded until he was ordered to evacuateArmyE-04Specialist Five69th Armor Regiment, 4th Infantry Division Dak To, Kon Tum Province, VietnamRisked his life to repeatedly attack a group of enemy soldiers until all of the enemy had been repulsed or killedMarine CorpsE-02Private First Class1st Marine Division (Reinforced)Hill 146, Quan Duc Valley, VietnamSacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his bodyArmyE-02Private First Class17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade Plei Djereng, Pleiku Province, VietnamSacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his bodyArmyE-07Sergeant First Class16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division Suoi Da, VietnamAlthough severely wounded he continued to fight the enemy until succombing to his woundsArmyE-05Sergeant4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry DivisionVietnamSacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his bodyArmyE-02Private First Class503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Phu Cuong, VietnamSacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his bodyArmyO-03Captain27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division Ap Dong, VietnamLed his men against numerous attacks against the enemy until they had been defeated75pxArmyO-05Lieutenant Colonel5th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry Division Fishook region (near the Cambodian border), Vietnam"Although too severely wounded to physically lead the defenders, Lt. Col. Rogers continued to give encouragement and direction to his men in the defeating and repelling of the enemy attack"ArmyO-02First Lieutenant9th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionHau Nghia Province, VietnamSacrificed his life by smothering two enemy grenades with his bodyArmyE-02Private First Class60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry DivisionDing Tuong Province, VietnamAlthough wounded himself he proceeded to administer first aid to the wounded for more than five hours until they were evacuatedArmyE-06Staff Sergeant501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne DivisionHuế, VietnamSacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body75pxArmyO-02First Lieutenant22d Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry DivisionTay Ninh Province, VietnamTreated the wounded and administered last rites to the dead and dying until he was killed by the enemy

Peacetime
Before World War II, the Medal of Honor could be awarded for actions not involving direct combat with the enemy; eight African Americans earned the Medal in this way, all of them sailors. Robert Augustus Sweeney received two peacetime Medals of Honor, one of only nineteen men, and the only African American, to be awarded the medal twice. Most of the non-combat medals, including both of Sweeney's, were awarded for rescuing or attempting to rescue someone from drowning.

:Note: Notes in quotations are derived or are copied in their entirety from the actual Medal of Honor citationImageName Service Rank UnitPlace of actionDate of actionNotes75pxNavyShip's Cook First Class aboard ship at sea Attempted to save the life of an officer who fell overboard at seaNavyE-01Ordinary SeamanToulon, France "Jumping overboard, Davis rescued Augustus Ohlensen, coxswain, from drowning"NavyE-01Seaman aboard ship at sea "[F]earlessly exposing his own life to danger for the saving of others"NavyE-01Seamannear Greytown, Nicaragua"[D]isplayed great coolness and self-possession at the time Comdr. A. F. Crosman and others were drowned and, by extraordinary heroism and personal exertion, prevented greater loss of life."NavyCooper Navy Yard, Mare Island, California "[R]escued Daniel W. Kloppen, a workman, from drowning"75pxNavyE-01Seaman Norfolk, Virginia "[S]aved Boatswain J. C. Walton from drowning"NavyE-01Seaman Rio de Janeiro, Brazil "[R]escuing from drowning James Grady, first class fireman"NavyE-01Ordinary SeamanFirst action:Second action: First action:Hampton Roads, VirginiaSecond action:Brooklyn Navy Yard First action:Second action:First action:"[J]umped overboard and assisted in saving from drowning a shipmate who had fallen overboard into a strongly running tide"Second action:"[R]escued from drowning A. A. George, who had fallen overboard from that vessel"

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