Name Frederick Muller | Died June 9, 1946 Rank Lieutenant commander | |
 | ||
Born March 29, 1861Copenhagen, Denmark ( 1861-03-29 ) Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia, United States | ||
Allegiance United States of America | ||
Valse caprice by j frederick muller viola solo
Frederick Muller (March 29, 1861 – June 9, 1946) was a sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Contents
- Valse caprice by j frederick muller viola solo
- Mary Poppins Richard M and Robert B Sherman arr Frederick Muller
- Biography
- Medal of Honor citation
- References
Mary Poppins - Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman, arr. Frederick Muller
Biography
Muller was born March 29, 1861, in Copenhagen, Denmark. He emigrated to the United States and enlisted in the United States Navy. He served as a boatswain's mate during the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Wompatuck.
He received the Medal of Honor for displaying "heroism and gallantry" at the First Battle of Manzanillo in Cuba on June 30, 1898.
He remained in the Navy after the war and eventually rose to the rank of lieutenant commander.
He died June 9, 1946, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 8, lot 6035
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 29 March 1861, Copenhagen, Denmark. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 45, 30 April 1901.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Wompatuck, Manzanillo, Cuba, 30 June 1898. Serving under the fire of the enemy, Muller displayed heroism and gallantry during this period.