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

Medal of Honor

to

 

HANDRAN, JOHN

Rank and Organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1852, Massachusetts. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 206, 15 February 1876.

Citation:

For gallant conduct while serving on board the U.S.S. Franklin at Lisbon, Portugal, 9 January 1876. Jumping overboard, Handran rescued from drowning one of the crew of that vessel.

 

 

 

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