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January 21: Medal of Honor Actions

6 Medal of Honors earned on January 21 between 1903 and 1915.

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January 21, 1903

Interim 1899–1910 · on the rocks of Block Island, Rhode Island · 4 recipients

EB Ernest H. Bjorkman Ordinary Seaman · Navy Interim 1899–1910 · 1903 LS Laddie Stupka Fireman First Class · Navy Interim 1899–1910 · 1903 AT August P. Teytand Quartermaster Third Class · Navy Interim 1899–1910 · 1903

Michael Walsh Chief Machinist · Navy Interim 1899–1910 · 1903

January 21, 1915

Interim 1915–1916 · near La Paz on board the U.S.S. San Diego · 2 recipients

Robert Webster Cary Lieutenant Commander · Navy Interim 1915–1916 · 1915 TT Telesforo De la cruz Trinidad Fireman Second Class · Navy Interim 1915–1916 · 1915