Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
Albert Weisbogel
Details
- Rank: Captain of the Mizzen Top (Highest Rank: Petty Officer)
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Benicia - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: January 11, 1874
- Medal of Honor Action Place: at Sea
Citation
First Award: For gallant conduct in jumping overboard from the U.S.S. Benicia, at sea, and rescuing from drowning one of the crew of that vessel, 11 January 1874.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Louisiana
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 23, 1876
- Born: 1844, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, United States
- Died: May 27, 1919, Brooklyn, NY, United States
- Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY, United States