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Osborn Deignan
Coxswain
1873
Coxswain Osborn Deignan served the U.S. Navy.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Coxswain
Medal of Honor
Coxswain, U.S. Navy.
In connection with the sinking of the U.S.S. Merrimac at the entrance to the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, 2 June 1898. Despite heavy fire from the Spanish batteries, Deignan displayed extraordinary heroism throughout this operation.
529, 2 November 1899.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
529, 2 November 1899.
In connection with the sinking of the U.S.S. Merrimac at the entrance to the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, 2 June 1898. Despite heavy fire from the Spanish batteries, Deignan displayed extraordinary heroism throughout this operation.
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