A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Pullen, William John Samuel
PULLEN. (Lieutenant, 1846.)
William John Samuel Pullen passed his examination 20 July, 1844; and after serving in that capacity in North America on board the Columbia steam surveying-vessel, Capt. Peter Fred. Shortland, was promoted to his present rank 9 Nov. 1846. He was re-appointed to the Columbia in the capacity of Additional-Lieutenant 3 Feb. 1847, and continued employed in her until paid off in 1848.