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U.S. Navy · United States 
John F. Auer
1866 – 1951
John F. Auer served the U.S. Navy. John was 85 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
20 November 1883 · USS Lancaster, Marseille, France · Ordinary Seaman Apprentice, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Lancaster, Marseille, France, 20 November 1883. Jumping overboard, Auer rescued from drowning a French lad who had fallen into the sea from a stone pier astern of the ship.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
On board the U.S.S. Lancaster, Marseille, France, 20 November 1883. Jumping overboard, Auer rescued from drowning a French lad who had fallen into the sea from a stone pier astern of the ship.
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