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Willis, George

U.S. Navy

Willis, George

Willis, George

ConflictNoncombat

Year of Action1873

Unit/CommandUSS Tigress

BirthplaceBoston, Massachusetts

Citation

Serving on board the USS Tigress, Willis displayed gallant and meritorious conduct on the night of 22 September 1873 off the coast of Greenland.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Noncombat Year of Action: 1873

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