Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Details
- Rank: Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Rear Admiral)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Merrimac - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 3, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Santiago de Cuba harbor entrance, Cuba
Citation
In connection with the sinking of the U.S.S. Merrimac at the entrance to the fortified harbor of Santiago de Cuba, 3 June 1898. Despite persistent fire from the enemy fleet and fortifications onshore, Lt. Hobson distinguished himself by extraordinary courage and carried out this operation at the risk of his own personal safety.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 29, 1933
Presented by Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt - Born: August 17, 1870, Greensboro, Hale County, AL, United States
- Died: March 16, 1937, New York, NY, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PMH) (6-5014), Arlington, VA, United States