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U.S. Navy · United States 
John Dempsey
1848 – 1884
John Dempsey served the U.S. Navy. John was 36 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
23 January 1875 · USS Kearsarge at Shanghai, China · Seaman, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Kearsarge at Shanghai, China, 23 January 1875. Displaying gallant conduct, Dempsey jumped overboard from the Kearsarge and rescued from drowning one of the crew of that vessel.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
On board the U.S.S. Kearsarge at Shanghai, China, 23 January 1875. Displaying gallant conduct, Dempsey jumped overboard from the Kearsarge and rescued from drowning one of the crew of that vessel.
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