James Thayer

1853 – 1886

James Thayer served the U.S. Navy. James was 33 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Navy

Medal of Honor

16 November 1879 · USS Constitution, Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va. · Ship's Corporal U.S. Navy.

For rescuing from drowning a boy serving with him on the U.S.S. Constitution, at the Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va., 16 November 1879.

326, 18 October 1884.

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Medal of Honor - Navy November 16, 1879 · USS Constitution, Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va. · Ship's Corporal U.S. Navy. 326, 18 October 1884.

For rescuing from drowning a boy serving with him on the U.S.S. Constitution, at the Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va., 16 November 1879.

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