About Laddie Stupka
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Fireman First Class Laddie Stupka, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession while serving on board the U.S.S. Leyden, at the time of the wreck of that vessel, 21 January 1903, near Block Island, Rhode Island.
General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 145 (December 26, 1903)
Action Date: 21-Jan-03
Service: Navy
Rank: Fireman First Class
Division: U.S.S. Leyden
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Laddie Stupka's Timeline
1878 |
March 4, 1878
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Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
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1946 |
February 20, 1946
Age 67
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United States
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Baltmore National Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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