Photo #: NH 79914
John Jones, former Ordinary Seaman, USN
Halftone image published in "Deeds of Valor", Volume
II, page 40, by the Perrien-Keydel Company, Detroit, 1907.
Ordinary Seaman Jones was awarded the Medal of Honor for his
conduct while rescuing crewmen from the sinking USS Monitor,
off Cape Hatteras during the night of 30-31 December 1862. He
was a member of the crew of USS Rhode Island at the time.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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