Albert Weisbogel, Medal of Honor

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Albert Weisbogel

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Birthplace: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States
Death: May 27, 1919 (74-75)
Place of Burial: New Orleans, Kings, Louisiana, United States
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About Albert Weisbogel, Medal of Honor

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor (First Award) to Captain of the Mizzen Top Albert Weisbogel, United States Navy, for gallant conduct in jumping overboard from the U.S.S. Benicia, at sea, and rescuing from drowning one of the crew of that vessel on 11 January 1874.

General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 207 (March 23, 1876)

Action Date: January 11, 1874

Service: Navy

Rank: Captain of the Mizzen Top

Division: U.S.S. Benecia

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor (Second Award) to Captain of the Mizzen Top Albert Weisbogel, United States Navy, for gallant conduct in jumping overboard from the U.S.S. Plymouth, at sea, and rescuing from drowning one of the crew of that vessel on 27 April 1876.

General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 212 (June 9, 1876)

Action Date: April 27, 1876

Service: Navy

Rank: Captain of the Mizzen Top

Division: U.S.S. Plymouth

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Albert Weisbogel, Medal of Honor's Timeline

1844
1844
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States
1919
May 27, 1919
Age 75
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Holy Cross Cemetery, New Orleans, Kings, Louisiana, United States