Serving as a sailor in the U.S. Navy, Mate Frederick Muller received the Medal of Honor for his actions on June 30, 1898 in Manzanillo, Cuba during the Spanish-American War. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Wompatuck. Muller was 37 years old.
4 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on 1901, 3 years after the action. He later rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Muller was born on March 29, 1861 in Copenhagen, Denmark — one of 11 recipients born in Denmark. His Medal of Honor is credited to Massachusetts. Muller died on June 9, 1946, at the age of 85. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Muller is one of 110 Medal of Honor recipients from the Spanish-American War and one of 265 credited to Massachusetts.
Official Medal of Honor citation
On board the U.S.S. Wompatuck, Manzanillo, Cuba, 30 June 1898. Serving under the fire of the enemy, Muller displayed heroism and gallantry during this period.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Spanish–American War.
Places
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Timeline
- March 29, 1861Born in Copenhagen, Denmark
- June 30, 1898Act of valor — Manzanillo, CubaAge 37. U.S.S. Wompatuck
- 1901Medal of Honor presented
- June 9, 1946DiedAge 85.
- Resting placeArlington National CemeteryArlington, Virginia
Biography
Frederick Muller (March 29, 1861 – June 9, 1946) was a sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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