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U.S. Marine Corps

John Henry Quick

ConflictSpanish American War

RankSergeant Major

Year of Action1898

BirthplaceCharleston, West Virginia

Citation

In action during the battle of Cuzco, Cuba, 14 June 1898. Distinguishing himself during this action, Quick signaled the USS Dolphin on 3 different occasions while exposed to a heavy fire from the enemy.

Branch: U.S. Marine Corps Conflict: Spanish American War Year of Action: 1898

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