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Joshua James (November 22, 1826 – March 19, 1902) was a sea captain and a U.S. Life-Saving Station keeper. He was a famous and celebrated commander of civilian life-saving crews in the 19th century, credited with saving hundreds of lives from the age of about 15 when he first associated himself with the Massachusetts Humane Society until his death at the age of 75 while on duty with the United States Life-Saving Service, which in 1915 was merged with the Revenue Marine Service to create the U.S. Coast Guard. During his lifetime Joshua James was honored with the highest medals of the Humane Society and the United States Life-Saving Service. He is shown here wearing some of his many medals.
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New Legend Class Cutter Named After Life Saving Hero
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