Alexander Jardine (Medal of Honor)

Alexander Jardine
Born (1873-03-19)March 19, 1873
Inverness, Scotland
Died February 22, 1949(1949-02-22) (aged 75)
Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Fireman First Class
Unit U.S.S. Potomac
Battles/wars Spanish–American War
Awards Medal 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

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 in section 12, site 4280 at Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

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]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "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. ↑ "Alexander Jardine, Fireman First Class, United States Navy". Medal of Honor recipients buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Arlington National Cemetery website. September 14, 2006. Retrieved July 5, 2010.

External links

"Alexander Jardine". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 5, 2010. 


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