Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as a Fireman First Class onboard the USS Concord. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery off Cavite, Manila Bay, Philippine Islands, on May 21, 1898. His citation reads "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." His Medal was awarded to him on December 14, 1898.
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as a Fireman First Class onboard the USS Concord. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery off Cavite, Manila Bay, Philippine Islands, on May 21, 1898. His citation reads "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." His Medal was awarded to him on December 14, 1898.
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