Alexander M. Quinn-Totowa, NJ
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 54.672 W 074° 12.018
18T E 567346 N 4529207
Spanish American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Santiago, Cuba on July 1, 1898. He is buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa, NJ.
Waymark Code: WMY35V
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2018
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He was born in 1866 in Passaic, NJ and died on May 4, 1906 in the Philippines. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: QUINN, ALEXANDER M.
• Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company A, 13th U.S. Infantry
• Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898
• Entered service at: Philadelphia, Pa.
• 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.
Armed Service: Army
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