Alexander Jardine (Medal of Honor)

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Alexander Jardine
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
Born(1873-03-19)March 19, 1873
Inverness, Scotland
DiedFebruary 22, 1949(1949-02-22) (aged 75)
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankFireman First Class
UnitU.S.S. Potomac
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Alexander Jardine (October 17, 1874 – February 22, 1949) was a fireman first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography[edit]

Jardine was born October 17, 1874, in Inverness, Scotland and after entering the navy he was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Potomac as a Fireman First Class.[1]

He died February 22, 1949, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia.[2]

Medal of Honor citation[edit]

Rank and organization: Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 19 March 1873, Inverness, Scotland. Accredited to: Ohio. G.O. No.: 503, 13 December 1898.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Potomac during the passage of that vessel from Cat Island to Nassau, 14 November 1898. Volunteering to enter the fireroom which was filled with steam, Jardine, after repeated attempts, succeeded in reaching the auxiliary valve and opening it, thereby relieving the vessel from further danger.[1]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Jardine, Alexander". Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 12 June 2010. Retrieved July 5, 2010.
  2. ^ Burial Detail: Jardine, Alexander (Section 12, Grave 4280) – ANC Explorer

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