Isaac (Isaiah) B. Sapp-Hampton, VA
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Peacetime 1871 Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Shenandoah at Villefranche, France on December 15, 1871. He is buried in Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, VA in Phoebus Section A, Site 10465.
Waymark Code: WMZG80
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 11/07/2018
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He was born in 1843 in Philadelphia, PA and died on August 18, 1913 in Newport News, VA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: SAPP, ISACC
• Rank and organization: Seaman, Engineer's Force, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Pennsylvania
• G.O. No.: 169, 8 February 1872
Citation: On board the U.S.S. Shenandoah during the rescue of a shipmate at Villefranche, 15 December 1871. Jumping overboard, Sapp gallantly assisted in saving Charles Prince, seaman, from drowning.
Armed Service: Navy
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