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NH 89419 Chief Gunner's Mate Thomas Eadie, USN

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Title: Chief Gunner's Mate Thomas Eadie, USN
Description: Wearing the Medal of Honor, which had just been presented by President Calvin Coolidge in ceremonies at the White House, January 1928. He received the medal for heroism in rescuing another man during diving operations on USS S-4 (SS-109) on 18 December 1927. Among his other medals are the Navy Cross and the World War I Victory Medal. Standing behind him are Secretary of the Navy Curtis Wilbur (left) and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Charles F. Hughes. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 89419
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