Mullinnix, Henry Maston

Date of birth:: July 4th, 1892 (Spencer/Indiana, United States)
Date of death:: November 24th, 1943 (Off Makin Island, Gilbert Islands)
Mentioned on:: United States Memorial for the Missing Honolulu
Plot: Court 1.
Service number:: 0-009700
Nationality:: American

Biography

Rear Admiral. Killed in battle on board of the USS Liscome Bay (CVE-56), which was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine.

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Legion of Merit - US Military

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Rear Admiral
Unit:: U.S.S. Liscome Bay (CVE-56), U.S. Navy

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) to Rear Admiral Henry Maston Mullinnix (NSN: 0-9700), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander of a carrier air support group during the assault on Makin Atoll during World War II. Admiral Mullinnix skillfully conducted anti-submarine and combat air patrols supporting our landing operations. Through his brilliant leadership, escort carriers were able to carry out a well coordinated attack against the Japanese.

Posthumously awarded