Robert A. Sweeney

1853 – 1890

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Robert A. Sweeney served the U.S. Navy. Robert was 37 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Navy

Medal of Honor

20 December 1883

Serving on board the U.S.S. Jamestown, at the Navy Yard New York, 20 December 1883, Sweeney rescued from drowning A. A. George, who had fallen overboard from that vessel.

Awards & Decorations 2

For valor

Medal of Honor - Navy December 20, 1883

Serving on board the U.S.S. Jamestown, at the Navy Yard New York, 20 December 1883, Sweeney rescued from drowning A. A. George, who had fallen overboard from that vessel.

Medal of Honor - Navy October 26, 1881

Serving on board the U.S.S. Jamestown, at the Navy Yard New York, 20 December 1883, Sweeney rescued from drowning A. A. George, who had fallen overboard from that vessel.

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