Henry Lakin Simpson

1859 – 1881

Henry Lakin Simpson served the U.S. Navy. Henry was 22 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Navy

Medal of Honor

31 October 1877 · USS Essex, Monrovia, Liberia · First Class Fireman, U.S. Navy.

For rescuing from drowning John W. Powers, ordinary seaman on board the U.S.S. Essex, at Monrovia, Liberia, 31 October 1877.

326, 18 October 1884.

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Medal of Honor - Navy October 31, 1877 · USS Essex, Monrovia, Liberia · First Class Fireman, U.S. Navy. 326, 18 October 1884.

For rescuing from drowning John W. Powers, ordinary seaman on board the U.S.S. Essex, at Monrovia, Liberia, 31 October 1877.

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