Captain of the Top Michael Deneef, a sailor in the U.S. Navy, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry on December 1, 1875 in Para, Brazil — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1871 - 1899 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Swatara. Deneef was about 24 years old.
Deneef was born in 1851 in Massachusetts. Deneef died on January 28, 1891 in Dedham, Massachusetts, at the age of about 40. He is buried at Brookdale Cemetery in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Official Medal of Honor citation
On board the U.S.S. Swatara at Para, Brazil, 1 December 1875. Displaying gallant conduct, Deneef jumped overboard and rescued one of the crew of that vessel from drowning.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- 1851Born in Massachusetts
- December 1, 1875Act of valor — Para, BrazilAge about 24. U.S.S. Swatara
- January 28, 1891Died in Dedham, MassachusettsAge about 40.
- Resting placeBrookdale CemeteryDedham, Massachusetts
Biography
Michael Deneef (1851–1891) 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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