James J. Nash (1875-June 11, 1927) was a soldier serving in the

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during the

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who received the

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for bravery.

Biography

Nash was born 1875 in

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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

for assisting in the rescue of wounded while under heavy enemy fire. He died June 11, 1927.

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.

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* 1875 births 1927 deaths United States Army Medal of Honor recipients United States Army soldiers Military personnel from Louisville, Kentucky Burials in Texas Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor {{Louisville-stub

Biography

Medal of Honor citation

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