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U.S. Navy · United States 
Michael Deneef
1851 – 1891
Michael Deneef served the U.S. Navy. Michael was 40 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
1 December 1875 · USS Swatara at Para, Brazil · Captain of the Top, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Swatara at Para, Brazil, 1 December 1875. Displaying gallant conduct, Deneef jumped overboard and rescued one of the crew of that vessel from drowning.
201, 18 January 1876.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
201, 18 January 1876.
On board the U.S.S. Swatara at Para, Brazil, 1 December 1875. Displaying gallant conduct, Deneef jumped overboard and rescued one of the crew of that vessel from drowning.
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