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The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor (First Award) to Captain of the Mizzen Top Albert Weisbogel, United States Navy, 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 on 11 January 1874.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain of the Mizzen Top

    Division:

    U.S.S. Plymouth

    Action Date:

    April 27, 1876
    War Department, General Orders No. 212 (June 9, 1876)

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor (Second Award) to Captain of the Mizzen Top Albert Weisbogel, United States Navy, for gallant conduct in jumping overboard from the U.S.S. Plymouth, at sea, and rescuing from drowning one of the crew of that vessel on 27 April 1876.