Birth name Hugh Patrick Mullin Awards Medal of Honor Allegiance United States | Name Hugh Mullin Died June 9, 1948 Rank Seaman | |
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Born March 20, 1878
Richmond, Illinois, U.S. ( 1878-03-20 ) Battles/wars Philippine-American War Place of burial Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California, United States | ||
Service/branch United States Navy Battles and wars Philippine–American War | ||
Hugh Patrick Mullin (March 20, 1878 – June 9, 1848) was an Seaman in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient.
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Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: March 20, 1878, Richmond, Ill. Accredited to: Illinois. G.O. No.: 537, January 8, 1900.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Texas during the coaling of that vessel at Hampton Roads, Va., 11 November 1899. Jumping overboard while wearing a pair of heavy rubber boots and at great risk to himself, Mullin rescued Alfred Kosminski, apprentice, second class, who fell overboard, by supporting him until he was safely hauled from the water.
Career
Mullin served in the Philippines and rose to the rank of Chief Master at Arms.
He died in Fresno, California.
References
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