Frederick Muller
| Frederick Muller | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 29, 1861 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Died | June 9, 1946 (aged 85) |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
| Unit | U.S.S. Wompatuck |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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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[edit] Biography
Muller was born March 29, 1861 in Copenhagen, Denmark and after entering the navy was sent as a boatswain's mate second class to fight in the Spanish-American War aboard the U.S.S. Wompatuck.[1]
He died June 9, 1946 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia.[2] His grave can be found in section 8, lot 6035[2][3]
[edit] 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.[1]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b "War with Spain; Muller, Frederick entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/warspain.html. Retrieved July 14, 2010.
- ^ a b "Frederick Muller". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=7866853. Retrieved July 14, 2010.
- ^ "Frederick Muller; Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy". Medal of Honor recipients buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington National Cemetery website. January 21, 2008. http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/fmuller.htm. Retrieved July 14, 2010.
[edit] External links
- "Frederick Muller". Hall of Valor. Military Times. http://www.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=863. Retrieved July 14, 2010.
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