Richmond P. Hobson

Medal of Honor Recipient

Class of 1898

• Born: 17 August 1870, Greensboro, AL
• Rank: Lieutenant
• Organization: United States Navy

Citation

In connection with the sinking of the U.S.S. 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.