Frederick Muller (March 29, 1861 – June 9, 1946) was a sailor serving in the

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during the

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who received the

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for bravery.

Biography

Muller was born March 29, 1861, in

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. He emigrated to the United States and enlisted in the United States Navy. He served as a boatswain's mate during the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. ''Wompatuck''. He received the Medal of Honor for displaying "heroism and gallantry" at the

First Battle of Manzanillo The First Battle of Manzanillo was a series of naval engagements during the Spanish–American War on 30 June 1898 in and outside of the harbor of Manzanillo, Cuba. Three American gunboats were forced to retire after attacking a squadron of Spanis ...

in Cuba on June 30, 1898. Muller was warranted to boatswain on May 26, 1899, and was promoted to chief boatswain on May 26, 1905. During

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he was promoted to lieutenant on July 1, 1918. As of early 1919 he was in command of the minesweeper USS ''Hubbard'' (SP-416) operating in European waters. He remained in the Navy after the war and eventually rose to the rank of lieutenant commander. He died June 9, 1946, and is buried at

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with his wife Marie (1872–1944)

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 29 March 1861, Copenhagen, Denmark. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 45, 30 April 1901. 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.

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Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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