Alexander M. Quinn | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1866 Passaic, New Jersey |
| Died | May 4, 1906 (aged 39–40) Cebu, Philippines |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1889, 1891 - 1906 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Troop G, 13th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Alexander M. Quinn (1866 – May 4, 1906) was a soldier in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Spanish–American War.
Quinn joined the army from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in May 1889, but was discharged after only a few months of service. He rejoined the army in June 1891, and Philippine–American War. He was mortally wounded while serving in the Philippines, and died on May 4, 1906.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Sergeant Quinn's citation reads:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.[2]
See also
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ↑ Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
- ↑ "Medal of Honor recipients - War With Spain". United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 27 June 2009. Retrieved June 21, 2009.
External links
- "Alexander M. Quinn". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved June 21, 2009.
- "Photo of Grave Site". Retrieved September 24, 2010.
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