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John O'Neal
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Born 1841
Ireland
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Boatswain's Mate
Unit USS Kansas
Awards Medal of Honor

John O'Neal (1841—after 1872) was an Irish-born United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor for heroism on April 12, 1872.

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