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Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army

William Harding Carter

Details
  • Rank: First Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Major General)
  • Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
  • Unit/Command:
    6th U.S. Cavalry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: August 30, 1881
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Cibicu, Arizona, USA
Citation
Rescued, with the voluntary assistance of two soldiers, the wounded from under a heavy fire.
Medal of Honor Recipient William H. Carter
Medal of Honor Recipient William H. Carter
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: New York, New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Presentation Date & Details: October 17, 1891
  • Born: November 19, 1851, Nashville, Davidson County, TN, United States
  • Died: May 24, 1925, Washington, DC, United States
  • Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (PM) (1-443-WS), Arlington, VA, United States
 

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