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U.S. Navy · United States 
Thomas Lakin
Seaman
1840
Seaman Thomas Lakin served the U.S. Navy.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Seaman
Medal of Honor
24 November 1874 · USS Narragansett, Navy Yard, Mare Island, Calif., November 1874 · Seaman, U.S. Navy.
Serving on board the U.S.S. Narragansett at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, Calif., November 1874, jumping overboard, Lakin displayed gallant conduct by rescuing 2 men of that ship from drowning.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
Serving on board the U.S.S. Narragansett at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, Calif., November 1874, jumping overboard, Lakin displayed gallant conduct by rescuing 2 men of that ship from drowning.
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