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Photo #: NH 82101 Gunner Abraham DeSomer, USN Portrait taken 1 October 1916, wearing the Medal of Honor he won for his "extraordinary heroism" at Veracruz, Mexico during 21-22 April 1914. Note the "flaming bomb" insignia and other details of his uniform. Collection of Lieutenant Commander Abraham DeSomer, USN. Donated by Lieutenant Colonel Russell DeSomer, U.S. Air Force (Retired), 1975. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 32KB; 590 x 765 pixels

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Image posted 6 June 2006