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Teytand, August P.

U.S. Navy

Teytand, August P.

Teytand, August P.

ConflictNoncombat

Year of Action1903

Unit/CommandUSS Leyden

BirthplaceSanta Cruz

Citation

For heroism while serving on board the USS Leyden at the time of the wreck of that vessel, 21 January 1903.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Noncombat Year of Action: 1903

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