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. He died on July 25, 1928, and is buried in Haven Hill Cemetery Olney, Illinois.

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.

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* 1873 births 1928 deaths United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients United States Navy sailors American military personnel of the Spanish–American War People from Marion County, Illinois Military personnel from Illinois Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor {{US-navy-bio-stub

Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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