There are six awards of the Medal for actions on this day. Like yesterday, all are naval lifesaving Medals, and all recipients lived to receive their Medals.Interim Awards, 1901-1911BJORKMAN, ERNEST H.Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 25 April 1881, Malmo, Sweden. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 145, 26 December 1903. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Leyden, 21 January 1903, Bjorkman displayed heroism at the time of the wreck of that vessel.STUPKA, LODDIERank 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...
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