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NH 79916 First-Class Fireman Joseph E. Vantine, USN

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Title: First-Class Fireman Joseph E. Vantine, USN
Description: Halftone reproduction of a photograph, published in Deeds of Valor, Volume II, page 44, by the Perrien-Keydel Company, Detroit, 1907. Joseph E. Vantine was awarded the Medal of Honor for his courageous action hauling hot fires in the fireroom of USS Richmond after it was hit by a 6-inch shot during the attack on Port Hudson on 14 March 1863. US Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 79916
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