James Quinlan
Born: September 13, 1833 at Clomwell, Ireland
Home Town: New York, New York
Date of Issue: February 18, 1891
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Major James Quinlan, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 29 June 1862, while serving with 88th New York Infantry, in action at Savage Station, Virginia. Major Quinlan led his regiment on the enemy’s battery, silenced the guns, held the position against overwhelming numbers, and covered the retreat of the 2d Army Corps.
