Andrew J. Cummins

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(1868-12-06)December 6, 1868
Alexandria, Indiana
DiedSeptember 15, 1923(1923-09-15) (aged 54)
Place of burial
Lewistown City Cemetery Lewistown, Montana
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1891 - 1899
RankSergeant
UnitCompany F, 10th U.S. Infantry
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Biography

Cummins 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, and is buried in Lewistown City Cemetery Lewistown, Montana.[3]

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. "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.
  2. Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
  3. Don Morphe (April 19, 2004). "Andrew J. Cummins". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved August 1, 2010.


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