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U.S. Army
Quinn, Peter H.
Quinn, Peter H.
ConflictPhilippine War
RankTrumpeter
Year of Action1899
Unit/CommandCompany L. 4th U.S. Cavalry
HometownSan Francisco, California
Citation

With 11 other scouts without waiting for the supporting battalion to aid them or to get into a position to do so, charged over a distance of about 150 yards and completely routed about 300 of the enemy who were in line and in a position that could only be carried by a frontal attack.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Philippine WarYear of Action: 1899

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