Hugh P. Mullin

Branch

U.S. Navy

Era

Expeditions, 1871–1933

Home state

Illinois

Action

USS Texas

The citation

Official citation

On board the U.S.S. 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.

Sources

• U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
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