Alexander M. Quinn
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.
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 |
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]
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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