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.
Andrew Johnson Cummins | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 6, 1868 Alexandria, Indiana, US |
| Died | September 15, 1923 (aged 54) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1891 - 1899 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editCummins was born December 6, 1868, in Alexandria, Indiana, and joined the Army from Columbus, Ohio, in January 1891. He served in the Spanish–American War with Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry as a sergeant, and received the Medal of Honor for assisting in the rescue of wounded while under enemy fire.[1] He was discharged in January 1899.[2]
Cummins died September 15, 1923.
Medal of Honor citation
editRank 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
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References
edit- ^ a b "War with Spain; Cummins, Andrew J." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on April 23, 2009. Retrieved August 1, 2010.
- ^ Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
External links
edit- "Andrew J. Cummins". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved August 1, 2010.
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