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Medal Award
- When
- 27 February 1877
- Where
- Liverpool Town Hall
The US government awarded Gold Lifesaving Medals to surviving lifeboatmen and compensation to families of deceased rescuers in 1877.
Following the recommendation of US Consul General Lucius Fairchild, the US government awarded first-class Gold Lifesaving Medals to 27 surviving lifeboatmen in 1877. Families of the three deceased lifeboatmen received $200 in gold. The medals were presented in a ceremony at Liverpool Town Hall on 27 February 1877.
Sources
- Ellen Southard Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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