Serving as a Marine in the U.S. Marine Corps, Sergeant John Henry Quick received the Medal of Honor for his actions on June 14, 1898 in Cuzco, Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Quick was 27 years old.
One other service member also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. He later rose to the rank of Sergeant Major.
Quick was born on June 20, 1870 in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia. His Medal of Honor is credited to Pennsylvania. Quick died on September 9, 1922 in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 52. He is buried at Memorial Park in St. Louis, Missouri. His medal is held by National Museum of the US Marine Corps, Quantico, VA.
Quick is one of 110 Medal of Honor recipients from the Spanish-American War and one of 380 credited to Pennsylvania.
Official Medal of Honor citation
In action during the battle of Cuzco, Cuba, 14 June 1898. Distinguishing himself during this action, Quick signaled the U.S.S. Dolphin on three different occasions while exposed to a heavy fire from the enemy.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Other decorations and honors
Besides the Medal of Honor, John Henry Quick received:
Source: Wikidata. Gold chips link to our guide to that decoration.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: World War I, Spanish–American War.
Places
Veteran resources, cemeteries and meeting places in Pennsylvania →
Timeline
- June 20, 1870Born in Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia
- June 14, 1898Act of valor — Cuzco, CubaAge 27.
- September 9, 1922Died in St. Louis, MissouriAge 52.
- Resting placeMemorial ParkSt. Louis, Missouri
Biography
John Henry Quick (June 20, 1870 – September 9, 1922) was a United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor for his actions at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in 1898 during the Spanish–American War and the Distinguished Service Cross and the Navy Cross during World War I.
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