James L. Hull
| James L. Hull | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 27, 1873 Patoka, Illinois |
| Died |
July 25, 1928 (aged 54) Boston, Massachusetts |
| Place of burial | Haven Hill Cemetery Olney, Illinois |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Fireman First Class |
| Unit | U.S.S. Concord |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
James Lott Hull (November 27, 1873 – July 25, 1928) was a fireman first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Hull was born November 27, 1873, in Patoka, Illinois, and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the USS Concord as a fireman first class.[1]
He died on July 25, 1928, and is buried in Haven Hill Cemetery Olney, Illinois.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 27 November 1873, Patoka, Ill. Accredited to: Illinois. G.O. No.: 502, 14 December 1898.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Concord off Cavite, Manila Bay, Philippine Islands, 21 May 1898. Following the blowing out of a lower manhole plate joint on boiler B of that vessel, Hull assisted in hauling the fires in the hot, vapor-filled atmosphere, which necessitated the playing of water into the fireroom from a hose.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 "War with Spain; Hull, James L. entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
- ↑ "James L. Hull". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
External links
- "James L. Hull". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
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