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Capt. Philo McGiffin PA235 Print E-mail

Born Dec. 13, 1860, on this site. Graduate U.S. Naval Academy. Went to China in 1885, built up and trained its Navy. Sept. 17, 1894, it fought the Japanese to a draw in a naval battle at Yalu River. McGiffin died in 1897 from his injuries.
Main & Beau Sts., Washington. Washington County Pennsylvania.

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