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NH 105357 U.S. Navy Medal of Honor

Photo #: NH 105357 U.S. Navy Medal of Honor
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Title: U.S. Navy Medal of Honor
Description: Reverse of a Medal of Honor awarded to Quarter Gunner Henry (Charles) Baker for his personal valor during the Battle of Mobile Bay, when he bravely aided in rescuing 10 crewmembers of USS Tecumseh after she was sunk by a Confederate torpedo, 5 August 1864. Baker was then serving in USS Metacomet. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 105357
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