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NH 82101 Gunner Abraham DeSomer, USN

Photo #: NH 82101 Gunner Abraham DeSomer, USN
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Title: Gunner Abraham DeSomer, USN
Description: Portrait taken 1 October 1916, wearing the Medal of Honor he won for his extraordinary heroism at Veracruz, Mexico during 21-22 April 1914. Note the flaming bomb insignia and other details of his uniform. Collection of Lieutenant Commander Abraham DeSomer, USN. Donated by Lieutenant Colonel Russell DeSomer, U.S. Air Force (Retired), 1975. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 82101
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