SgtMaj John Quick earned the Medal of Honor for semaphoring during the assault at which location?

• A. Belleau Wood
• B. Cuzco Well
• C. Guantanamo Bay
• D. Veracruz

Answer: (B)

SgtMaj John Quick’s Medal of Honor action occurred during the Veracruz landing, and the pivotal moment was his semaphore signaling from a spot known as Cuzco Well. Under heavy fire, he used signaling flags to maintain communication and direct the assault, coordinating with his men and with naval gunners to bring fire onto targets and keep the advance moving. That precise act of standing his ground and using flags to guide the attack under fire is what earned him the decoration, making the location of the signaling at Cuzco Well the key detail. The other options point to different battles or the broader operation, but they don’t capture where Quick performed his notable signaling.