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Photo #: NH 79445

Commander James J. Madison, USNRF


Halftone reproduction of a portrait photograph taken circa 1919, published in the book Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy, page 121.
Commander Madison was awarded the Medal of Honor for "exceptionally heroic service in a position of great responsibility" while serving as Commanding Officer of USS Ticonderoga (ID # 1958) on 30 September 1918, when she was sunk in combat with the German submarine U-152. He held the rank of Lieutenant Commander at that time.

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Image posted 16 March 2006