Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
John Carr
Details
- Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Corporal)
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company G,
8th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: October 20, 1869
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona Territory, USA
Citation
Gallantry in action.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: San Jose, Santa Clara County, California
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: February 14, 1870
- Born: 1847, Columbus, Franklin County, OH, United States
- Died: July 15, 1891, Columbian Arsenel, TN, United States
- Buried: Nashville National Cemetery (MH) (A-16550), Madison, TN, United States