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Peter H. Quinn
1873 – 1934
Peter H. Quinn served the U.S. Army. Peter was 60 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Medal of Honor
13 May 1899 · At San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands · Private, Company L, 4th U.S. Cavalry.
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.
Awards & Decorations
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
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.
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