John O'Neal (Medal of Honor)
John O'Neal (1841—after 1872) was an Irish-born United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor for heroism on April 12, 1872.
John O'Neal | |
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| Born | 1841 Ireland |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Boatswain's Mate |
| Unit | USS Kansas |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Kansas, O'Neal displayed great coolness and self-possession at the time Comdr. A. F. Crosman and others were drowned near Greytown, Nicaragua, 12 April 1872, and by personal exertion prevented greater loss of life.[1]
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