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Word: monssen (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1930
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Died. Lieut. Mons Monssen, U. S. N., retired; in Brooklyn Naval Hospital; following appendectomy. In 1904, as chief gunner's mate on the battleship Missouri, he saved 600 officers and men from destruction by leaping into the powder magazine of a flaming gun turret, shutting the door, fighting the fire with bare hands. President Roosevelt pinned the Medal of Honor on his breast...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones: Feb. 24, 1930 | 2/24/1930 | See Source »

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