U.S. Marine Corps
Quick, John HenryConflictSpanish 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.
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