Hugh King (born c. 1845, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
Hugh King | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1845 Ireland |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Ordinary Seaman |
| Unit | USS Iroquois |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
A native of Ireland, King immigrated to the United States and joined the Navy from New York in July 1871. [1] By September 7, 1871, he was serving as an ordinary seaman on the USS Iroquois. On that day, while Iroquois was in the Delaware River, he jumped overboard and rescued a shipmate from drowning. For this action, he was awarded the Medal of Honor ten months later, on July 9, 1872.[2]
King's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
On board the U.S.S. Iroquois, Delaware River, 7 September 1871. Jumping overboard at the imminent risk of his life, King rescued one of the crew of that vessel from drowning.[2]
See also
edit
References
edit- ^ "Lost to History » Medal of Honor Historical Society of the United States".
- ^ a b "Medal of Honor recipients - Interim Awards, 1871–1898". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on May 14, 2017. Retrieved July 22, 2010.
External links
edit- "Hugh King". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 25, 2010.
  | This biographical article related to the United States Navy is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |