Boatswain's Mate Patrick Mullen was a sailor in the U.S. Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on March 17, 1865 at Mattox Creek, Virginia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Wyandank. Mullen was 20 years old.
One other service member also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. Mullen is one of the few people to receive the Medal of Honor twice; see his other award (May 1, 1865).
Mullen was born on May 6, 1844 in Ireland — one of 258 recipients born in Ireland. His Medal of Honor is credited to Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. Mullen died on February 14, 1897, at the age of 52. He is buried at New Cathedral Cemetery in Baltimore, Maryland. His medal is held by American Numismatic Society, New York, NY. Records also list him as Mullin, Patrick.
Mullen is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 85 credited to Maryland.
Official Medal of Honor citation
First Award: Served as boatswain's mate on board the U.S.S. Wyandank during a boat expedition up Mattox Creek, 17 March 1865. Rendering gallant assistance to his commanding officer, Mullen, lying on his back, loaded the howitzer and then fired so carefully as to kill and wound many rebels, causing their retreat.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- May 6, 1844Born in Ireland
- March 17, 1865Act of valor — Mattox Creek, VirginiaAge 20. U.S.S. Wyandank
- February 14, 1897DiedAge 52.
- Resting placeNew Cathedral CemeteryBaltimore, Maryland
Biography
Patrick Mullen (born Patrick Mullin; May 6, 1844 – February 14, 1897) is one of only 19 servicemen to twice receive the Medal of Honor. He was a member of the United States Navy.
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