James Quinlan

MEDAL OF HONOR 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.

Rank: Major
Conflicts: Civil War
Organization: U.S. Army

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