James Quinlan
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James Joseph Quinlan (September 13, 1833 – August 29, 1906) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions at the Battle of Savage's Station.
BornSeptember 13, 1833
Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland
DiedAugust 29, 1906 (aged 72)
Queens, New York, US
Place of burial
Allegiance
James Joseph Quinlan | |
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James J. Quinlan, postwar | |
| Born | September 13, 1833 Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | August 29, 1906 (aged 72) Queens, New York, US |
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| Service years | 1861 - 1863 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit |  88th New York Infantry |
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| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Quinlan was appointed as major of the 88th New York Infantry in December 1861. He became the regiment's lieutenant colonel in October 1862, and was discharged in February 1863.[1]
After the war, he became a companion of the New York Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
Quinlan was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens County, New York.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and Organization:
- Rank and organization: Major, 88th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Savage Station, Va., June 29, 1862. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Born: September 13, 1833, Ireland. Date of issue: February 18, 1891.
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