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
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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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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.
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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