| Birth: | Aug. 15, 1892 | | Death: | Apr. 5, 1963 | 
American WWI recipient of the Victoria Cross, the United Kingdom’s highest award for valor, one of only six Americans to win the V.C. (one of those was awarded to the U.S. Unknown Soldier after the U.S. government had awarded a Medal of Honor to the British Unknown). Born in Portland, Oregon, Mullin joined Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Eastern Ontario Regiment, C.E.F.; was a sergeant while performing the actions which won him the V.C., later was promoted through the ranks to Major. Mullin won his V.C. during the Third Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele), Belgium, October 30, 1917. According to his citation, Sgt. Mullin single-handedly captured a pill-box which had withstood heavy bombardment; the snipers inside were causing heavy casualties and holding up the attack. Mullin rushed the snipers' post in front, destroyed the garrison with bombs, shot two gunners and then compelled the remaining 10 men to surrender. All the time rapid fire was directed on him, and his clothes were riddled with bullets, but he never faltered in his purpose and he not only helped to save the situation but indirectly saved many lives. He also earned the Military Medal. After the war he settled in Canada and passed away in Regina, Saskatchewan. Mullin’s medals are on display at Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Museum, Calgary, Alberta. (bio by: Paul F. Wilson)
Search Amazon for George Mullin | | | Burial:
South Side Cemetery
Moosomin
Saskatchewan, Canada |
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Record added: Sep 16, 2004
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