Harry Delmar Fadden
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harry Delmar Fadden (September 17, 1882 – February 2, 1955) was a sailor in the United States Navy who received the United States military's highest award for bravery, the Medal of Honor.
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Harry Delmar Fadden | |
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Born | (1882-09-17)September 17, 1882 The Dalles, Oregon, US |
Died | February 2, 1955(1955-02-02) (aged 72) Seattle, Washington, US |
Place of burial | Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park and Funeral Home Seattle Washington |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Rank | Coxswain |
Unit | USS Adams |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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When he was nine Fadden traveled alone for 2000 miles to be with his father after his parents divorced. He later joined the U.S Navy and before turning 18 had fought in three wars and received the Medal of Honor for saving a shipmate from drowning.