U.S. Navy
Hobson, Richmond PearsonRankRear Admiral
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Merrimac
HometownGreensboro, Alabama
Citation
In connection with the sinking of the USS Merrimac at the entrance to the fortified harbor of Santiago de Cuba, 3 June 1898. Despite persistent fire from the enemy fleet and fortifications on shore, Lt. Hobson distinguished himself by extraordinary courage and carried out this operation at the risk of his own personal safety.
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