Patrick Mullen USN, Two-Time Medal of Honor Recipient-- Part 1: His First One on USS Wyandank

Patrick Mullen received his first Medal of Honor during the same action that Aaron Anderson received his.  Only 19 U.S. military personnel have ever received two Medals of Honor.

He was born in Ireland on May 6, 1844, and died February 14, 1897.

His first medal came while he was stationed on the USS Wyandank on March 17, 1865.

His citation reads:  "Served as boatswain's mate on the USS Wyandank during a boat expedition on Mattox Creek March 12, 1865.  Rendering gallant assistance to his commanding officer, Mullen, lying on his back, loaded the howitzer and then fired so carefully as to kill and wound many rebels causing their retreat."

--Old B-Runner