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About Osborn W. Deignan
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The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
DEIGNAN, OSBORN
Rank and Organization: Coxswain, U.S. Navy. Born: 24 February 1873, Sheart, lowa. Accredited To: Iowa. G.O. No.: 529, 2 November 1899.
Citation:
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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Osborn W. Deignan's Timeline
| 1877 |
February 24, 1877
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Stuart, IA, United States
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| 1916 |
April 16, 1916
Age 39
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Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles, California, United States
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