James Quinlan

James Joseph Quinlan
James J. Quinlan, postwar
Born	(1833-09-13)September 13, 1833 Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland
Died	August 29, 1906(1906-08-29) (aged 72) Queens, New York, US
Place of burial	Calvary Cemetery (Queens, New York)
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Service / branch	United States Army Union Army
Years of service	1861 - 1863
Rank	Lieutenant Colonel
Unit	88th New York Infantry
Battles / wars	American Civil War Battle of Savage's Station
Awards	Medal of Honor

James Joseph Quinlan (September 13, 1833 – August 29, 1906) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions at the Battle of Savage's Station.

Quinlan was appointed as major of the 88th New York Infantry in December 1861. He became the regiment's lieutenant colonel in October 1862, and was discharged in February 1863.

After the war, he became a companion of the New York Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.

Quinlan was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens County, New York.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization:

Rank and organization: Major, 88th New York Infantry. Place and date: At Savage Station, Va., June 29, 1862. Entered service at: New York, N.Y. Born: September 13, 1833, Ireland. Date of issue: February 18, 1891.

Citation:

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.

See also

• List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: Q–S