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Photo #: NH 79916

First-Class Fireman Joseph E. Vantine, USN


Halftone reproduction of a photograph, published in "Deeds of Valor", Volume II, page 44, by the Perrien-Keydel Company, Detroit, 1907.
Joseph E. Vantine was awarded the Medal of Honor for his courageous action hauling hot fires in the fireroom of USS Richmond after it was hit by a 6-inch shot during the attack on Port Hudson on 14 March 1863.

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Image posted 15 March 2006