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U.S. Navy · United States 
James Horton
1850
James Horton served the U.S. Navy.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
13 February 1879 · USS Constitution · Captain of the Top, U.S. Navy.
Serving on board the U.S.S. Constitution, at sea, 13 February 1879, Horton showed courageous conduct in going over the stern during a heavy gale and cutting the fastenings of the ship's rudder chains.
326, 18 October 1884.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
326, 18 October 1884.
Serving on board the U.S.S. Constitution, at sea, 13 February 1879, Horton showed courageous conduct in going over the stern during a heavy gale and cutting the fastenings of the ship's rudder chains.
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