Background
Vadas was born March 26, 1876 in Austria-Hungary and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the United States.S. Marblehead as a seaman.
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Albert Vadas
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Career
He died October 3, 1946 and is buried in Weehawken Cemetery, North Bergen, New Jersey.
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Born
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October 3, 1946 (aged 70) -
Nationality
Croatian
Awards
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. (Named changed to Wadas, Albert) Born: 26 March 1876, Austria-Hungary. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Vadas displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. (Named changed to Wadas, Albert) Born: 26 March 1876, Austria-Hungary. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Vadas displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this period.