Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Marine Corps
John Henry Quick
Details
- Rank: Sergeant (Highest Rank: Sergeant Major)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 14, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cuzco, Cuba
Citation
In action during the battle of Cuzco, Cuba, 14 June 1898. Distinguishing himself during this action, Quick signaled the U.S.S. Dolphin on three different occasions while exposed to a heavy fire from the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Pennsylvania
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: June 20, 1870, Charleston, Kanawha County, WV, United States
- Died: September 9, 1922, St. Louis, MO, United States
- Buried: Memorial Park Cemetery (MH) (1-343), St. Louis, MO, United States
- Location of Medal: National Museum of the US Marine Corps, Quantico, VA