August Teytand

MEDAL OF HONOR CITATION

For heroism while serving on board the U.S.S. Leyden at the time of the wreck of that vessel, 21 January 1903.

Rank: Quartermaster Third Class
Conflicts: Interim 1901-1911
Organization: U.S. Navy

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