The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

DENEEF, MICHAEL

Rank and Organization: Captain of the Top, U.S. Navy. Born: 1851, Massachusetts. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 201, 18 January 1876.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Swatara at Para, Brazil, 1 December 1875. Displaying gallant conduct, Deneef jumped overboard and rescued one of the crew of that vessel from drowning.

 

 

 

 

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