Years of service 1861 - 1863 Rank Lieutenant Colonel | Unit 88th New York Infantry Name James Quinlan | |
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Born September 13, 1833
County Tipperary, Ireland ( 1833-09-13 ) Died August 29, 1906(1906-08-29) (aged 72)
Queens, New York Allegiance United States of America
Union Service/branch United States Army
Union Army |
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James Joseph Quinlan (September 13, 1833 – August 29, 1906) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions at the Battle of Savage's Station.
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- Medal of Honor citation
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Quinlan was appointed as Major of the 88th New York Infantry in December 1861. He became the regiment's Lieutenant Colonel in October 1862, and was discharged in February 1863.
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Quinlan was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens County, New York.
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Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization:
Rank and organization: Major, 88th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Savage Station, Va., June 29, 1862. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Born: September 13, 1833, Ireland. Date of issue: February 18, 1891.Citation:
Led his regiment on the enemy's battery, silenced the guns, held the position against overwhelming numbers, and covered the retreat of the 2d Army Corps.References
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