Landsman J. W. Norris, a sailor in the U.S. Navy, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry on December 20, 1883 in Navy Yard, New York — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1871 - 1899 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Jamestown. Norris was about 21 years old.
One other service member also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Norris was born in 1862 in England — one of 98 recipients born in England. His Medal of Honor is credited to New York.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Jamestown, New York Navy Yard, 20 December 1883, Norris rescued from drowning A.A. George, who had fallen overboard.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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- 1862Born in England
- December 20, 1883Act of valor — Navy Yard, New YorkAge about 21. U.S.S. Jamestown
Biography
John W. Norris (born 1862, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
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