명예훈장 (Medal of Honor)해군
Hobson, Richmond Pearson
- Lieutenant
공훈 기록 (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.