Albert Radas (March 26, 1876 – October 3, 1946) was a United States Navy seaman of Croatian descent who served during the Spanish–American War. He received the Medal of Honor for his bravery.
Albert Radas | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 26, 1876 Austria-Hungary |
| Died | October 3, 1946 (aged 70) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Rank | Seaman |
| Unit | USS Marblehead |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editVadas was born on March 26, 1876, in Fiume, Austria-Hungary. After entering the United States Navy, he served aboard the USS Marblehead as a seaman during the Spanish-American war.[1]
Vadas passed away on October 3, 1946, and is interred at Weehawken Cemetery in North Bergen, New Jersey.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. (Named changed to Wadas, Albert.) Born: 26 March 1876, Austria-Hungary. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
Citation:
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, Vadas displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "War with Spain; Vadas, Albert entry". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on 12 June 2010. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
- ^ vconline.org.uk
External links
edit- "Albert Vadas". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
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