John Lafferty

John Lafferty or Laverty (1842 – November 13, 1903) was a sailor in the U.S. Navy during the American Civil War and is one of only 19 people in history to receive the Medal of Honor twice.

This article is about the sailor. For the computer scientist, see John D. Lafferty.

John Lafferty
Nickname(s)AKA John Laverty
Born1842
County Tyrone, Ireland
DiedNovember 13, 1903 (aged 60–61)
Place of burial
Mount Moriah Cemetery,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankFireman First Class
UnitUSS Wyalusing, USS Alaska
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor (2)
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