James L. Hull
Encyclopedia
James Lott Hull was a fireman first class serving in the United States Navy
during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Concord as a fireman first class.
He died on July 25, 1928 and is buried in Haven Hill Cemetery Olney, Illinois
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Citation:
United States Navy
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during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for bravery.
Biography
Hull was born November 27, 1873 in Patoka, IllinoisPatoka, Illinois
Patoka is a village in Marion County, Illinois, United States. The population was 633 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Patoka is located at ....
and after entering the navy was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Concord as a fireman first class.
He died on July 25, 1928 and is buried in Haven Hill Cemetery Olney, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
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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.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War