John Millmore

He rescued a drowning shipmate off Monrovia, Liberia, at sea

John Millmore was an ordinary seaman aboard USS Essex. At Monrovia, Liberia, on October 31, 1877, he rescued fellow Ordinary Seaman John W. Powers from drowning. His courage earned the Medal of Honor.

Born in New York City on March 26, 1860, Millmore was accredited to New York. His award commemorates lifesaving service at sea in peacetime.

Medal of Honor citation

Serving on board the U.S.S. Essex, Millmore rescued from drowning John W. Powers, ordinary seaman, serving on the same vessel with him, at Monrovia, Liberia, 31 October 1877.