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U.S. Navy
Teytand, August P.
Teytand, August P.
Year of Action1903
Unit/CommandUSS Leyden
HometownSanta Cruz
Citation

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

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1903

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