Hugh P. Mullin | |
Birth Name: | Hugh Patrick Mullin |
Birth Date: | 20 March 1878 |
Birth Place: | Richmond, Illinois, U.S. |
Placeofburial: | Golden Gate National Cemetery |
Placeofburial Label: | Place of burial |
Allegiance: | United States |
Branch: | United States Navy |
Rank: | Seaman |
Unit: | USS Texas |
Battles: | Philippine–American War |
Awards: | Medal of Honor |
Hugh Patrick Mullin (March 20, 1878 – June 9, 1948) was a Seaman in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient.
Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: March 20, 1878, Richmond, Ill. Accredited to: Illinois. G.O. No.: 537, January 8, 1900.
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.
Mullin served in the Philippines and rose to the rank of Chief Master at Arms.
He died in Fresno, California.