b. 17/05/1866 Paterson, New Jersey. d. 04/05/1906 Cebu Province, Philippines.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 01/07/1898 Santiago, Cuba.
Quinn joined the army from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in May 1889, but was discharged after only a few months of service. He rejoined the army in June 1891, and Philippine–American War. His Medal was awarded to him on June 22, 1899. He was mortally wounded while serving in the Philippines, and died on May 4, 1906.
MOH CITATION:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.
BURIAL LOCATION: HOLY SEPULCHRE CEMETERY, TOTOWA, NEW JERSEY.
LOT E.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
