| Andrew Johnson Cummins | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 6, 1868 |
| Died | September 15, 1923 (aged 54) |
| Place of birth | Alexandria, Indiana |
| Place of burial | Lewistown City Cemetery Lewistown, Montana |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Andrew Johnson Cummins (December 6, 1868 – September 15, 1923) was a sergeant serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography[]
Cummins was born December 6, 1868 in Alexandria, Indiana and after entering the army was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry as a sergeant. He received the Medal of Honor for assisting in the rescue of wounded while under enemy fire.[1]
He died September 15, 1923 and is buried in Lewistown City Cemetery Lewistown, Montana.[2]
Medal of Honor citation[]
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.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "War with Spain; Cummins, Andrew J.". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/warspain.html. Retrieved August 1, 2010.
- ↑ Don Morphe (April 19, 2004). "Andrew J. Cummins". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8655935. Retrieved August 1, 2010.
External links[]
- "Andrew J. Cummins". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=170. Retrieved August 1, 2010.
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