Peter H. Quinn
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Peter H. Quinn | |
|---|---|
 Peter H. Quinn at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania | |
| Born | May 1873 San Francisco, California, US |
| Died | April 19, 1934 (aged 60–61) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Young's Scouts U.S. 4th Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Peter H. Quinn (May 1873 – April 19, 1934) was a United States Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for actions on May 13, 1899, during the Philippine–American War. Private Quinn is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
[edit]Rank and organization: Private, Company L, 4th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date: At San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands, May 13, 1899. Entered service at: San Francisco, California. Birth: San Francisco, California. Date of issue: June 6, 1906.
Citation:
With 11 other scouts without waiting for the supporting battalion to aid them or to get into a position to do so, charged over a distance of about 150 yards and completely routed about 300 of the enemy who were in line and in a position that could only be carried by a frontal attack.[2]
See also
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Notes
[edit]- ^ "Quinn, Peter H". ANC Explorer. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ "Peter H. Quinn, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on April 20, 2008. Retrieved December 2, 2007.
References
[edit]- "Peter H. Quinn, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on April 20, 2008. Retrieved December 2, 2007.
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