World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Portland, Oregon, he served as a Sergeant in the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Canadian Expeditionary Force. On October 30, 1917, during an attack on the Germans at Passchendale, Belgium, Sergeant Mullin single-handed captured a pill-box which had withstood heavy bombardment as well as causing heavy casualties and holding up the attack. He rushed the snipers' post in front, destroyed the garrison with bombs, shot two gunners and then compelled the remaining 10 men to surrender. For most prestigious gallantry, he was awarded the Victoria Cross in January 1918 and finished the war as a Lieutenant. He holds the distinction of being one of only six Americans to be awarded the Victoria Cross. Mullin also served as a Major in the Veterans Guard during World War II. He died at age 70 in Regina, Saskatchewan.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Portland, Oregon, he served as a Sergeant in the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Canadian Expeditionary Force. On October 30, 1917, during an attack on the Germans at Passchendale, Belgium, Sergeant Mullin single-handed captured a pill-box which had withstood heavy bombardment as well as causing heavy casualties and holding up the attack. He rushed the snipers' post in front, destroyed the garrison with bombs, shot two gunners and then compelled the remaining 10 men to surrender. For most prestigious gallantry, he was awarded the Victoria Cross in January 1918 and finished the war as a Lieutenant. He holds the distinction of being one of only six Americans to be awarded the Victoria Cross. Mullin also served as a Major in the Veterans Guard during World War II. He died at age 70 in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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