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
Born1866
Passaic, New Jersey
DiedMay 4, 1906 (aged 3940)
Cebu, Philippines
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1889, 1891 - 1906
RankSergeant
UnitTroop G, 13th Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
Philippine–American War
AwardsMedal 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 4th, 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.
  1. Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
  2. "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.


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