John Eglit, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

John Eglit

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Date of Birth: 17-Oct-1874

Place of Birth: Finland

Date of Death: 31-Jan-1914

Profession: military personnel

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About John Eglit

  • John Eglit (born 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 grave is located at Arlington National Cemetery.

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