| Birth: | 1849 | | Death: | unknown | 
US Navy Peacetime Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the United States Navy as a Seaman on board the "USS Kansas." He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Greytown, Nicaragua, on April 12, 1872. His citation reads “Displaying great coolness and self-possession at the time Comdr. A. F. Crosman and others were drowned, Denham, by heroism and personal exertion, prevented greater loss of life”. His Medal was awarded to him on July 9, 1872. (bio by: Russ Dodge)
Search Amazon for Austin Denham | | | Burial:
Calvary Cemetery
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
California, USA
Plot: Section B, Tier 2, Grave 38 |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Russ Dodge
Record added: Sep 20, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6792551 |
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J Spencer
Added: Mar. 31, 2013 |
Thank you for your service to this Country!
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Cam Thompson
Added: Feb. 5, 2013 |
dear great great grandfather, RIP Will see you one day lots of love to youLOVE FROM RACHEL STEWART XXXXABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA.
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rachel stewart
Added: Apr. 20, 2012 |
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