Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Interim 1899 - 1910 - U.S. Navy
Hugh Patrick Mullin
Details
- Rank: Seaman
- Conflict/Era: Interim 1899 - 1910
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Texas - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: November 11, 1899
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Hampton Roads, Virginia, USA
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: March 20, 1878, Richmond, McHenry County, IL, United States
- Died: June 9, 1948
- Buried: Golden Gate National Cemetery (MH) (A-2-294), San Bruno, CA, United States