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.
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James Joseph Quinlan | |
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Born | (1833-09-13)September 13, 1833 Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland |
Died | August 29, 1906(1906-08-29) (aged 72) Queens, New York, US |
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Years of service | 1861 - 1863 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | 88th New York Infantry |
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Awards | Medal of Honor |
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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.