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About Albert Vadas
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Seaman Albert Vadas, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Seaman Vadas displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period. (Albert Vadas later changed his name to Albert Wadas)
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 521 (July 7, 1899)
Action Date: May 11, 1898
Service: Navy
Rank: Seaman
Division: U.S.S. Marblehead
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Albert Vadas's Timeline
| 1877 |
March 26, 1877
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Austria-Hungary
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| 1946 |
October 3, 1946
Age 69
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Weehawken Cemetery, North Bergen, Hudson, New Jersey, United States
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