John H. Quick
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.
John Henry Quick | |
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| Born | June 20, 1870 Charles Town, West Virginia, US |
| Died | September 9, 1922 (aged 52) St. Louis, Missouri, US |
| Place of burial | Memorial Park Cemetery, Jennings, Missouri |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1892–1918, 1920 |
| Rank | Sergeant Major |
| Unit | 6th Marine Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross Navy Cross Silver Star Medal |
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