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Headstone of John Eglit
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John Eglit

1874 – 1914
Medal of Honor - Navy
Life Keepsakes Service Medal of Honor Decorations Shadow Box Laid to Rest In Our Keeping

John Eglit served the U.S. Navy. John was 39 years old.

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Headstone Front of John Eglit. Arlington National Cemetery.
Headstone Front of John Eglit. Arlington National Cemetery.
Headstone Back of John Eglit. Arlington National Cemetery.
Headstone Back of John Eglit. Arlington National Cemetery.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
Seaman, U.S. Navy.

On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Eglit set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

521, 7 July 1899.
Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Navy Seaman, U.S. Navy. 521, 7 July 1899.
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Eglit set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Burial Information
Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery
Section MI
Grave 306-A
In Our Keeping
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Medal of Honor - Navy

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