Albert Vadas

Albert Radas 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.

Biography

Vadas 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.
Vadas died on October 3, 1946, and is interred at Weehawken Cemetery in North Bergen, New Jersey.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 26 March 1876, Austria-Hungary. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
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