John F. Auer
John F. Auer | |
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| Born | 1866 Nyack, New York |
| Died | March 28, 1951 (aged 84–85) Nyack, New York |
| Place of burial | Oak Hill Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | c. 1882-c.1887 |
| Rank | Seaman Apprentice |
| Unit | USS Lancaster |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John F. Auer (1866 – March 28, 1951) was a sailor in the United States Navy who was one of 193 people received the Medal of Honor in non-combat events, a practice no longer authorized by law, and one of only 3,449 recipients of the award.