Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1844, he was awarded the Medal of Honorfor service aboard the USS Juniata on August 24, 1876.
He died on April 23, 1920 and was buried in Section 17 of Arlington National Cemetery.
OSBORNE, JOHN
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1844, New Orleans, Louisiana. Accredited to: Louisiana. G.O. No.: 218, 24 August 1876.
Citation:
Serving on board the U.S.S. Juniata, Osborne displayed gallant conduct in rescuing from drowning an enlisted boy of that vessel, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 21 August 1876.
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