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NH 2273 Congressional medal

Congressional medal
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Title: Congressional medal
Caption: "Presented by the President of the United States to Commander Duncan N. Ingraham as a testimonial of the high sense entertained by Congress of his gallant and judicious conduct on the 2nd of July 1853. Joint resolution of Congress August 4th, 1854." The medal recognizes Commander Ingraham for his action while commanding USS ST LOUIS (20) in protecting a naturalized American citizen at Smyrna.
Description: Courtesy of Mr. George H. Ingraham, Folly Beach, South Carolina.
Catalog #: NH 2273
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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After this Year: 1850
Before this Year: 1859
Original Medium: BW Photo, Artifact
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