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Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
Frederick Muller
Details
Rank: Mate (Highest Rank: Lieutenant Commander)
Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
Unit/Command: U.S.S. Wompatuck
Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor Action Date: June 30, 1898
Medal of Honor Action Place: Manzanillo, Cuba
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.
Medal of Honor Recipient Frederick Muller
Additional Details
Accredited to: Massachusetts
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: 1901
Born: March 29, 1861, Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: June 9, 1946
Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PMH) (8-6035), Arlington, VA, United States