b. 19/03/1873 Inverness, Scotland. d. 22/02/1949 Cleveland, Ohio.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 14/11/1898 at sea between Cat Island and Nassau, Bahamas.
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He was a Fireman First Class in the United States Navy when he earned his Medal. His citation reads “On board the U.S.S. Potomac during the passage of that vessel from Cat Island to Nassau, 14 November 1898. Volunteering to enter the fireroom which was filled with steam, Jardine, after repeated attempts, succeeded in reaching the auxiliary valve and opening it, thereby relieving the vessel from further danger”. He was awarded his Medal on December 13, 1898.
MOH CITATION:
On board the U.S.S. Potomac during the passage of that vessel from Cat Island to Nassau, 14 November 1898. Volunteering to enter the fireroom, which was filled with steam, Jardine, after repeated attempts, succeeded in reaching the auxiliary valve and opening it, thereby relieving the vessel from further danger.
BURIAL LOCATION: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA.
SECTION 12, GRAVE 4280.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
