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Spanish-American War - U.S. Army

Alexander M Quinn

Details
  • Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: Color Sergeant)
  • Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company A,
    13th U.S. Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 1, 1898
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Santiago, Cuba
Citation
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: June 22, 1899
  • Born: 1866, Passaic, Passaic County, NJ, United States
  • Died: May 4, 1906, Sibonga, Cebu Island, Philippine Islands
  • Buried: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (MH) (E-McAteer Plot-5-6-7), Totowa, NJ, United States
 

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