Albert Vadas
Albert Vadas (March 26, 1876 – October 3, 1946) was a seaman of Croatian descent serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Albert Vadas | |
|---|---|
| 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
Vadas was born March 26, 1876, in Fiume, Austria-Hungary. After entering the United States Navy, he was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the USS Marblehead as a seaman.[1]
Vadas died October 3, 1946, and is buried in Weehawken Cemetery, North Bergen, New Jersey.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank 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]
References
- "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