Medal of Honor Recipients

The highest honor an American soldier can recieve, and one which has only been bestowed upon almost 3,400. This blog is to recognize, honor and thank those who have earned the Medal of Honor. It is also to honor and thank every soldier who has ever served in the U.S. Military. For more information go to http://www.history.army.mil/moh.html

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September 03, 2005

Medal of Honor Recipient: Apprentice Frank DuMoulin

Rank and organization: Apprentice, U.S. Navy. Born: 1850, Philadelphia, Pa. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 84, October 1867.

Citation: On the 5th of September 1867, Du Moulin jumped overboard and saved from drowning Apprentice D'Orsay, who had fallen from the mizzen topmast rigging of the Sabine, in New London Harbor, and was rendered helpless by striking the mizzen rigging and boat davit in the fall.

posted by Poison Pero | 9/03/2005