James L. Hull
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.
James L. Hull | |
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| 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/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Fireman First Class |
| Unit | U.S.S. Concord |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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]
References
- "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.