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Hugh Patrick Mullin

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Hugh Patrick Mullin Famous memorial Veteran

Birth
Richmond, McHenry County, Illinois, USA
Death
9 Jun 1948 (aged 70)
Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA
Burial
San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA GPS-Latitude: 37.6322784, Longitude: -122.4361115
Plot
Section A-2, Grave 294
Memorial ID
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Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient. Mullin served in the United States Navy as a Seaman on board the "USS Texas". He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery on November 11, 1899. His citation reads "On board the USS Texas during the coaling of that vessel at Hampton Roads, Va., 11 November 1899. Jumping overboard while wearing a pair of heavy rubber boots and at great risk to himself, Mullin rescued Alfred Kosminski, apprentice, second class, who fell overboard, by supporting him until he was safely hauled from the water". His Medal was issued on January 8, 1900. Even though his brave act took place thousands of miles from the Philippine Islands, it occurred while the Insurrection against United States forces was taking place, and is thusly listed officially as a Medal of Honor for that time period.
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient. Mullin served in the United States Navy as a Seaman on board the "USS Texas". He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery on November 11, 1899. His citation reads "On board the USS Texas during the coaling of that vessel at Hampton Roads, Va., 11 November 1899. Jumping overboard while wearing a pair of heavy rubber boots and at great risk to himself, Mullin rescued Alfred Kosminski, apprentice, second class, who fell overboard, by supporting him until he was safely hauled from the water". His Medal was issued on January 8, 1900. Even though his brave act took place thousands of miles from the Philippine Islands, it occurred while the Insurrection against United States forces was taking place, and is thusly listed officially as a Medal of Honor for that time period.

Inscription

MEDAL OF HONOR
CMAA US NAVY
PHILIPPINES



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  • Added: Jul 12, 2001
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22984/hugh_patrick-mullin: accessed ), memorial page for Hugh Patrick Mullin (20 Mar 1878–9 Jun 1948), Find a Grave Memorial ID 22984, citing Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.