Fireman First Class James Lott Hull, a sailor in the U.S. Navy, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry on May 21, 1898 off Cavite, Manila Bay, Luzon during the Spanish-American War. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Concord. Hull was 24 years old.
2 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Hull was born on November 27, 1873 in Patoka, Marion County, Illinois. His Medal of Honor is credited to Illinois. Hull died on July 25, 1928 in Olney, Illinois, at the age of 54. He is buried at Haven Hill Cemetery in Olney, Illinois.
Hull is one of 110 Medal of Honor recipients from the Spanish-American War and one of 210 credited to Illinois.
Official Medal of Honor citation
On board the U.S.S. Concord off Cavite, Manila Bay, P.I., 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.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Spanish–American War.
Places
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Timeline
- November 27, 1873Born in Patoka, Marion County, Illinois
- May 21, 1898Act of valor — off Cavite, Manila Bay, LuzonAge 24. U.S.S. Concord
- July 25, 1928Died in Olney, IllinoisAge 54.
- Resting placeHaven Hill CemeteryOlney, Illinois
Biography
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.
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