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Peacetime and interim
John W. Magee
Second Class Fireman · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
21 August 1884 · USS Tallapoosa
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Peacetime and other actions
- Home state
- Maryland
- Action
- USS Tallapoosa
The citation
Official citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Tallapoosa during the sinking of that vessel on the night of 21 August 1884. During this period, Magee remained at his post of duty in the fireroom until the fires were put out by the rising waters.