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U.S. Navy
Weisbogel, Albert
Weisbogel, Albert
Year of Action1876
Unit/CommandUSS Plymouth
HometownNew Orleans, Louisiana
Citation

Second Award: For gallant conduct in jumping overboard from the USS Plymouth, at sea, and rescuing from drowning one of the crew of that vessel on 27 April 1876.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1876

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