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John Eglit

1874 – 1914

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

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About John Eglit

Lived 1874 – 1914 (aged 39). John Eglit was a military personnel.

John Eglit (October 17, 1874 – January 31, 1914) was a seaman serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

He continued to serve in the navy until being lost at sea while aboard the steamer Monroe off the shores of Virginia in 1914. His cenotaph is located at Arlington National Cemetery.

Biography Eglit was born October 17, 1874, in Finland and after entering the navy he was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Nashville.

He continued to serve in the navy after the war and went on achieve the rank of Chief Master At Arms. On January 31, 1914, he was a passenger aboard the Old dominion steamer Monroe when it sank off Virginia's eastern shore. He was declared lost at sea, but was given a cenotaph at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia.

Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 17 October 1874, Finland. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.

Citation:

On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Eglit set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

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Who was John Eglit?

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1874-1914)

When was John Eglit born?

John Eglit was born on 17 October 1874 in Finland.

When did John Eglit die?

John Eglit died on 31 January 1914.

What was John Eglit's occupation?

John Eglit was a military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Eglit

· Wikidata: Q6231500

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