There are six Medals awarded for actions on this day, front loaded to the Civil War and Indian Campaigns, and one from Vietnam. One is posthumous.Civil War Boatswain's Mate Mullen is a two-time recipient of the Medal.MULLEN, PATRICK Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate, U.S. Navy. Entered service at: Baltimore, Md. Birth: Baltimore, Md. G.O. No.: 59, 22 June 1865. Citation: 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...
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