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U.S. Navy · United States 
John Robinson
1840 – 1900
John Robinson served the U.S. Navy. John was 60 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
19 January 1867 · Pensacola Bay · Captain of the Hold, U.S. Navy.
With Acting Ensign James H. Bunting, during the heavy gale which occurred in Pensacola Bay on the night of 19 January 1867, Robinson swam ashore with a line for the purpose of sending off a blowcock, which would facilitate getting up steam and prevent the vessel from stranding, thus voluntarily periling his life to save the vessel and the lives of others.
82, 23 February 1867.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
82, 23 February 1867.
With Acting Ensign James H. Bunting, during the heavy gale which occurred in Pensacola Bay on the night of 19 January 1867, Robinson swam ashore with a line for the purpose of sending off a blowcock, which would facilitate getting up steam and prevent the vessel from stranding, thus voluntarily periling his life to save the vessel and the lives of others.
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