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Thomas Lakin — Victoria Cross

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Service Profile

Branch: U.S. Navy
Rank: Seaman
Medals Recorded: 1

Thomas Lakin

Seaman, U.S. Navy

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Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor 1862–1912 Navy

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Biography

He jumped overboard twice to save two shipmates

Thomas Lakin was a seaman serving aboard USS Narragansett. At Mare Island Navy Yard in California on 24 November 1874, he jumped overboard twice and rescued two men from his ship who were in danger of drowning. His gallantry earned the Medal of Honor.

Born in New York in 1840, Lakin was accredited to that state. His decoration recognizes lifesaving courage during peacetime naval service.

Medal of Honor citation

Serving on board the U.S.S. Narragansett at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, Cal., November 1874. Jumping overboard, Lakin displayed gallant conduct by rescuing two men of that ship from drowning.

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