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William Corey
Landsman
Landsman William Corey served the U.S. Navy.
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U.S. Navy
Landsman
Medal of Honor
26 July 1876 · USS Plymouth, Navy Yard, New York · Landsman, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Plymouth, Navy Yard, New York, 26 July 1876. Showing heroic conduct, Corey endeavored to save the life of one of the crew of that ship who had fallen overboard from aloft.
215, 9 August 1876.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
215, 9 August 1876.
On board the U.S.S. Plymouth, Navy Yard, New York, 26 July 1876. Showing heroic conduct, Corey endeavored to save the life of one of the crew of that ship who had fallen overboard from aloft.
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