United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Alexander Jardine
1873 – 1949
Alexander Jardine served the U.S. Navy. Alexander was 75 years old.
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
14 November 1898 · Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Potomac during the passage of that vessel from Cat Island to Nassau, 14 November 1898. Volunteering to enter the fireroom which was filled with steam, Jardine, after repeated attempts, succeeded in reaching the auxiliary valve and opening it, thereby relieving the vessel from further danger.
503, 13 December 1898.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
503, 13 December 1898.
On board the U.S.S. Potomac during the passage of that vessel from Cat Island to Nassau, 14 November 1898. Volunteering to enter the fireroom which was filled with steam, Jardine, after repeated attempts, succeeded in reaching the auxiliary valve and opening it, thereby relieving the vessel from further danger.
Burial Information
Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Section
12
Grave
4280
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