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Spanish-American War - U.S. Army

Andrew Johnson Cummins

Details
  • Rank: Sergeant
  • Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company F,
    10th 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: Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: June 22, 1899
  • Born: December 5, 1868, Alexandria, Madison County, IN, United States
  • Died: September 15, 1923, Lewiston, MT, United States
  • Buried: Lewiston Cemetery (E-236-3) , Lewiston, MT, United States
 

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