U.S. Army
James Quinlan
ConflictCivil War
RankLieutenant Colonel
Year of Action1862
Unit/Command88th New York Infantry
BirthplaceClomwell
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.
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