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Hugh King
1845
Hugh King served the U.S. Navy.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
7 September 1871 · USS Iroquois, Delaware River · Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Iroquois, Delaware River, 7 September 1871. Jumping overboard at the imminent risk of his life, King rescued one of the crew of that vessel from drowning.
176, 9 July 1872.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
176, 9 July 1872.
On board the U.S.S. Iroquois, Delaware River, 7 September 1871. Jumping overboard at the imminent risk of his life, King rescued one of the crew of that vessel from drowning.
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