Michael DeNeff-Dedham, MA
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Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Swatara at Para, Brazil on December 1, 1875. He is buried in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham, MA in the Brookdale Section, Lot 1355F, Grave 85.
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Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2018
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He was born in 1851 in Massachusetts and died on January 28, 1891 in Dedham, MA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DENEEF, MICHAEL
• Rank and organization: Captain of the Top, U.S. Navy
• 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.
Armed Service: Navy
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