U.S. Navy
Adam Weissel
ConflictNoncombat
Year of Action1881
Unit/CommandU.S. Training Ship Minnesota,
Citation
For jumping overboard from the U.S. Training Ship Minnesota, at Newport, R.l., 26 August 1881, and sustaining until picked up by a boat from the ship, C. Lorenze, captain of the forecastle, who had fallen overboard.
Explore Fellow Recipients
See the recipients that share the same branch of service or conflict as Adam Weissel
Norman ScottU.S. NavyConflict: World War II
George Washington McwilliamsU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
James MillerU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Edward RingoldU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Thomas O'ConnellU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Orlando Henderson PettyU.S. NavyConflict: World War I
John McgowanU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
Samuel F. RogersU.S. NavyConflict: Korean Expedition
John OrtegaU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
James F. MertonU.S. NavyConflict: Korean Expedition
Arthur Murray PrestonU.S. NavyConflict: World War II
Charles A. ReadU.S. NavyConflict: Civil War
The Medal
A Medal Steeped in History
Uncover the inspiring legacy, symbolism, and selection criteria of the Medal of Honor.
EXPLORE THE MEDAL
Exhibits
THE RING OF VALOR
Step into the heart of the Museum and surround yourself with stories of courage and sacrifice.
VIEW EXHIBIT DETAILS
