Name Andrew Cummins | Died September 15, 1923 Rank Sergeant Awards Medal of Honor | |
Born December 6, 1868
Alexandria, Indiana ( 1868-12-06 ) Place of burial Lewistown City Cemetery Lewistown, Montana | ||
Battles/wars Spanish–American War Battles and wars Spanish–American War Service/branch United States Army Allegiance United States of America | ||
Andrew Johnson Cummins (December 6, 1868 – September 15, 1923) was a sergeant serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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Biography
Cummins was born December 6, 1868 in Alexandria, Indiana and after entering the army was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry as a sergeant. He received the Medal of Honor for assisting in the rescue of wounded while under enemy fire.
He died September 15, 1923 and is buried in Lewistown City Cemetery Lewistown, Montana.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: ______. Birth: Alexandria, Ind. Date of issue: 22 June 1899.
Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire of the enemy.