Loddie Stupka

Laddie Stupka (March 4, 1878 – February 20, 1946) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.

Laddie Stupka
Born(1878-03-04)March 4, 1878
Cleveland, Ohio
DiedFebruary 20, 1946(1946-02-20) (aged 67)
Place of burial
Baltimore National Cemetery Baltimore, Maryland
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankFireman First Class
UnitUSS Leyden (1865)
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

Stupka was born March 4, 1878 in Cleveland, Ohio and joined the Navy from Ohio. On January 21, 1903, the USS Leyden was returning from Puerto Rico when it foundered near Block Island in a heavy fog. For his actions during the wreck he received the Medal of Honor December 26, 1903.[1][2]

He died on February 20, 1946 and is buried in Baltimore National Cemetery Baltimore, Maryland. His grave can be found in the distinguished service section, grave 1.[3]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 4 March 1878, Cleveland, Ohio. Accredited to: Ohio. G.O. No.: 145, 26 December 1903.

Citation:

Serving on board the U.S.S. Leyden, for heroism at the time of the wreck of that vessel, 21 January 1903.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Medal of Honor recipients - Interim Awards, 1901-1911". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 5, 2010. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
  2. "Leyden". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Naval Historical Command. August 5, 2010. Archived from the original on March 16, 2004. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
  3. "Loddie Stupka". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. December 20, 2002. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
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