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Michael James DeNeef

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Michael James DeNeef

Birth
Massachusetts, USA
Death
28 Jan 1891 (aged 39–40)
Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Plot
Bookdale Ave Section, Lot 1355F, Grave 8S
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US Navy Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the United States Navy at Massachusetts and served as Captain of the Top. His citation reads "On board the USS Swatara at Para, Brazil, 1 December 1875. Displaying gallant conduct, Deneef jumped overboard and rescued one of the crew of that vessel from drowning".
US Navy Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the United States Navy at Massachusetts and served as Captain of the Top. His citation reads "On board the USS Swatara at Para, Brazil, 1 December 1875. Displaying gallant conduct, Deneef jumped overboard and rescued one of the crew of that vessel from drowning".

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Apr 2, 2010
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50560891/michael_james-deneef: accessed ), memorial page for Michael James DeNeef (1851–28 Jan 1891), Find a Grave Memorial ID 50560891, citing Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.