James J. Nash
James J. Nash (1875-June 11, 1927) was a soldier serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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| Born | 1875 Louisville, Kentucky |
| Died | June 11, 1927 (aged 51–52) |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit | Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Nash was born 1875 in Louisville, Kentucky and entered the army from same location. He was sent to the Spanish–American War with Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry as a private where he received the Medal of Honor for assisting in the rescue of wounded while under heavy enemy fire.[1]
He died June 11, 1927, and is buried in San Antonio National Cemetery San Antonio, Texas.[2] His grave can be found in section I, grave 1461-A at GPS (lat/lon): 29.25279, -98.28078.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Louisville, Ky. Birth: Louisville, Ky. 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 from the enemy.[1]
References
- "War with Spain; Nash, James 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 3, 2010.
- "James J. Nash". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. October 27, 2000. Retrieved August 3, 2010.