John Lafferty | |
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| Nickname(s) | AKA John Laverty |
| Born | June 19, 1845 County Tyrone, Ireland[1] |
| Died | November 13, 1903 |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Fireman First Class |
| Unit | USS Wyalusing, USS Alaska |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor (2) |
John Lafferty or Laverty (June 19, 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.