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Tedford H Cann

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Tedford H Cann

Birth
Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Death
26 Jan 1963 (aged 65)
Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot
Section 7 Lot 10118-SS
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World War I Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during World War I In the United States Navy as a Seaman on board the "USS May". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on November 5, 1917. His citation reads “For courageous conduct. Cann found a leak in a flooded compartment and closed it at the peril of his life, thereby unquestionably saving the ship”. His Medal was awarded to him in 1918.
World War I Medal of Honor Recipient. Served during World War I In the United States Navy as a Seaman on board the "USS May". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on November 5, 1917. His citation reads “For courageous conduct. Cann found a leak in a flooded compartment and closed it at the peril of his life, thereby unquestionably saving the ship”. His Medal was awarded to him in 1918.

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  • Added: Feb 7, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6162645/tedford_h-cann: accessed ), memorial page for Tedford H Cann (3 Sep 1897–26 Jan 1963), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6162645, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.