Peter H. Quinn

Peter H. Quinn (May 1873 – April 19, 1934) was a United States Army soldier received the Medal of Honor for actions on May 13, 1899 during the Philippine–American War. Private Quinn is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Peter H. Quinn
Peter H. Quinn at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
BornMay 1873
San Francisco, California
DiedApril 19, 1934 (aged 60–61)
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankPrivate
UnitYoung's Scouts
U.S. 4th Cavalry Regiment
Battles/warsPhilippine–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Medal of Honor citation

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.[1]

See also

Notes
  1. "Peter H. Quinn, Medal of Honor recipient". Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2007.

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