Alexander M. Quinn

Alexander M. Quinn
Born 1866
Passaic, New Jersey
Died May 4, 1906 (aged 39–40)
Place of burial Holy Sepulchre Cemetery,
Totowa, New Jersey
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Sergeant
Unit Troop G, 13th Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars Spanish–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.

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.[1]

See also

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  1. ↑ "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.
  • "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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