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Hugh P. Mullin

1878 – 1948
Medal of Honor - Navy

Hugh P. Mullin served the U.S. Navy. Hugh was 70 years old.

Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
11 November 1899 · Seaman, U.S. Navy.

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.

537, 8 January 1900.
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Medal of Honor - Navy November 11, 1899 · Seaman, U.S. Navy. 537, 8 January 1900.
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.
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Medal of Honor - Navy

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