James L. Hull

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James L. Hull
Born(1873-11-27)November 27, 1873
Patoka, Illinois
DiedJuly 25, 1928(1928-07-25) (aged 54)
Boston, Massachusetts
Place of burial
Haven Hill Cemetery Olney, Illinois
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankFireman First Class
UnitU.S.S. Concord
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal 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]

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References[]

  1. ^ a b "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.
  2. ^ "James L. Hull". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 13, 2010.

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