Re: Rasmus Midgett- Life Saving Medal
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In reply to:
Re: Rasmus Midgett- Life Saving Medal
7/15/00
Dear Sir, I have found a medal that more than likely was Rasmus S. Midgett's. It
appears to be gold, but I am not an expert.
The front reads UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ACT OF CONGRESS JUNE 20,1874
The back reads IN TESTIMONY OF HEROIC DEEDS IN SAVING LIFE FROM THE PERILS OF THE SEA
Underneath an eagle , between an angle and an anchor is engraved "TO RASMUS S. MIDGETT
FOR RESCUING SINGLEHANDED TEN MEN FROM THE WRECK PRISCILLA, AUGUST 18,1899.