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 War With Spain Medal Of Honor Recipients



CUMMINS, ANDREW J.

Rank and organization: Sergeant, Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry.
Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898.
Entered service at: ______.
Birth: Alexandria, Ind.
Date of issue: 22 June 1899.
Citation: Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire of the enemy.

GRAVES, THOMAS J.

Rank and organization: Private, Company C, 17th U.S. Infantry.
Place and date: At El Caney, Cuba, 1 July 1898.
Entered service at: Millville, Ind. Birth: Milton, Ind.
Date of issue: 22 June 1899.
Citation: Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.

(Source: Center of Military History, United States Army. Citations taken from the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Report, Medal of Honor Recipients: 1863-1978)
(Transcribed and Contributed by Linda Rodriguez )


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