Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1871 - 1899 - U.S. Navy
Hugh King
Details
- Rank: Ordinary Seaman
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1871 - 1899
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Iroquois - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 7, 1871
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Delaware River, USA
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Iroquois, Delaware River, 7 September 1871. Jumping overboard at the imminent risk of his life, King rescued one of the crew of that vessel from drowning.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1845, Ireland
- Died: