Quinlan receives America’s highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, on February 18, 1891, for his actions at the Battle of Savage’s Station in Henrico County, Virginia, the fourth of the Seven Days Battles (Peninsula Campaign). His citation states he “led his regiment on the enemy’s battery, silenced the guns, held the position against overwhelming numbers, and covered the retreat of the Second Army Corps.”
James Joseph Quinlan dies on August 29, 1906, in Queens, New York and is buried at Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens County, New York City.
I am a descendant of Joshua Doyle (b. 1775, Dublin, Ireland), and have a strong interest in Irish culture and history, which is the primary focus of this site. I am a retired IT professional living in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. I am a commissioner on the City of Little Rock's Public Safety Commission (2024-Present) and a volunteer with Get Loud, Arkansas!, a 501(c)3 organization focused on voter registration. I previously served as a commissioner on the City of Little Rock's Arts and Culture Commission (2015-2020, 2021-2024, Chairman 2017-2018) and am the Past President of the Irish Cultural Society of Arkansas (2011-2017).
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