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Alexander Quinn continued his service in action during the Philippine Insurrection, and was Killed in Action in the Philippine Islands on May 4, 1906.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Division:

    13th U.S. Infantry

    Action Date:

    July 1, 1898

    Date of Issue: June 22, 1899

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Alexander M. Quinn, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 July 1898, while serving with Company A, 13th U.S. Infantry, in action at Santiago, Cuba. Sergeant Quinn gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.