James Harper McDonald-Roulette, PA
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 49.050 W 078° 08.574
17T E 737304 N 4633460
Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient for action at sea in the sinking of the USS Squalus on May 23, 1939. He attained the rank of Lieutenant. He is buried in Fishing Creek Cemetery, Roulette, PA in Plot 60-B.
Waymark Code: WMWTYV
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/14/2017
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He was born on July 15, 1900 in Scotland and died on December 29, 1973 in Coudersport, PA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: McDONALD, JAMES HARPER
• Rank and organization: Chief Metalsmith, U.S. Navy
• Place and date: Area at sea of sinking of the U.S.S. Squalus, 23 May 1939
• Entered service at: Washington, D.C.
Citation: For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as a master diver throughout the rescue and salvage operations following the sinking of the U.S.S. Squalus on 23 May 1939. His leadership, masterly skill, general efficiency, and untiring devotion to duty in directing diving operations, and in making important and difficult dives under the most hazardous conditions, characterize conduct far above and beyond the ordinary call of duty.
Armed Service: Navy
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