Hugh P. Mullin

Hugh Patrick Mullin (March 20, 1878 – June 9, 1948) was a Seaman in the United States Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient.

Hugh P. Mullin
Mullin's grave marker at Golden Gate National Cemetery
Birth name	Hugh Patrick Mullin
Born	(1878-03-20)March 20, 1878 Richmond, Illinois, U.S.
Died	June 9, 1948(1948-06-09) (aged 70)
Place of burial	Golden Gate National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Navy
Rank	Chief Master at Arms
Unit	USS Texas
Battles / wars	Philippine–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation

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.

Career

Mullin served in the Philippines and rose to the rank of Chief Master at Arms.

He died in Fresno, California.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients during peacetime

References

• "'MULLIN, HUGH P.' entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Philippine–American War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on December 14, 2007. Retrieved April 9, 2008.