William Anderson

1852 – 1908

William Anderson served the U.S. Navy. William was 56 years old.

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U.S. Navy

Medal of Honor

28 June 1878 · USS Powhatan · Coxswain, U.S. Navy.

On board the U.S.S. Powhatan, 28 June 1878. Acting courageously, Anderson rescued from drowning W. H. Moffatt, first class boy.

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Medal of Honor - Navy June 28, 1878 · USS Powhatan · Coxswain, U.S. Navy.

On board the U.S.S. Powhatan, 28 June 1878. Acting courageously, Anderson rescued from drowning W. H. Moffatt, first class boy.

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