John Eglit
Military Person
1874 – 1914
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Who was John Eglit?
John Eglit 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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- Born
- Oct 17, 1874
Finland - Died
- Jan 31, 1914
- Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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