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Stupka, Laddie
Stupka, Laddie
Year of Action1903
Unit/CommandUSS Leyden
HometownCleveland, Ohio
Citation

Serving on board the USS Leyden, for heroism at the time of the wreck of that vessel, 21 January 1903.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1903

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