John B. Kinne
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| John Baxter Kinne | |
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 Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Beloit, Wisconsin |
| Allegiance | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Young's Scouts, Company B, 1st North Dakota Volunteers |
John Baxter Kinne was a United States Army soldier awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions during the Philippine-American War. He was among 11 men awarded the Medal for actions on the 16th of May 1899. His medal was awarded by President Theodore Roosevelt on 17 May 1906.
[edit] Citation
KINNE, JOHN B. Rank and Organization: Private, Company B, 1st North Dakota Infantry. Place and Date: Near San Isidro, Philippine Islands, 16 May 1899. Entered Service At: Fargo, N. Dak. Birth: Beloit, Wis. Date of Issue: 17 May 1906. Citation: With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.
