| Birth: | Nov. 17, 1873
Patoka
Marion County
Illinois, USA | | Death: | Jul. 25, 1928 | 
Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as a Fireman First Class on board the "USS Concord". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery off Cavite, Manila Bay, Philippine Islands, on May 21, 1898. His citation reads "Following the blowing out of a lower manhole plate joint on boiler B of that vessel, Hull assisted in hauling the fires in the hot, vapor-filled atmosphere, which necessitated the playing of water into the fireroom from a hose." His Medal was awarded to him on December 14, 1898. (bio by: K)
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Spouse:
Cordelia Martin Hull (1868 - 1968)*
*Calculated relationship
Search Amazon for James Hull | | | Burial:
Haven Hill Cemetery
Olney
Richland County
Illinois, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Sep 14, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 7867089 |
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