Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Class Fireman in the United States Navy. His citation reads "Served on board the USS Tallapoosa at the time of the sinking of that vessel, on the night of 21 August 1884. Remaining at his post of duty in the fireroom until the fires were put out by the rising waters, Harrington opened the safety valves when the water was up to his waist."
Peacetime Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Class Fireman in the United States Navy. His citation reads "Served on board the USS Tallapoosa at the time of the sinking of that vessel, on the night of 21 August 1884. Remaining at his post of duty in the fireroom until the fires were put out by the rising waters, Harrington opened the safety valves when the water was up to his waist."
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