James J. Nash

James J. Nash (1875-June 11, 1927) was a soldier serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

James J. Nash
Born1875
Louisville, Kentucky
DiedJune 11, 1927 (aged 5152)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankFirst Sergeant
UnitCompany F, 10th U.S. Infantry
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

Nash was born 1875 in Louisville, Kentucky and entered the army from same location. He was sent to the Spanish–American War with Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry as a private where he received the Medal of Honor for assisting in the rescue of wounded while under heavy enemy fire.[1]

He died June 11, 1927, and is buried in San Antonio National Cemetery San Antonio, Texas.[2] His grave can be found in section I, grave 1461-A at GPS (lat/lon): 29.25279, -98.28078.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Louisville, Ky. Birth: Louisville, Ky. Date of issue: 22 June 1899.

Citation

Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.[1]

See also

References

  1. "War with Spain; Nash, James J." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on April 23, 2009. Retrieved August 3, 2010.
  2. "James J. Nash". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. October 27, 2000. Retrieved August 3, 2010.


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