Alexander Jardine (Medal of Honor)

Alexander Jardine
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
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
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 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

• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War

References

1. "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

External links

• "Alexander Jardine". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 5, 2010.
• John Alexander Jardine at ArlingtonCemetery.net, an unofficial website