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John Lucy

b. 1859

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient

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About John Lucy

Born 1859. John Lucy was an American military personnel.

John Lucy (born 1859, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.

Born in 1859 in New York City, Lucy joined the Navy from that state. By July 9, 1876, he was serving as a second class boy on the training ship . On that day, he "displayed heroic conduct" during a fire at the Castle Garden immigration facility in Manhattan. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor weeks later, on July 27.

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Important facts

Born
1859, New York City
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Awards
Medal of Honor

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Lucy?

United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient

When was John Lucy born?

John Lucy was born in 1859 in New York City.

What was John Lucy's occupation?

John Lucy was a military personnel.

What nationality was John Lucy?

John Lucy was American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: John Lucy

Β· Wikidata: Q6245486

Β· DBpedia: John Lucy

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