Congressional Medal of Honor Society

Stories of Sacrifice

U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army

Joseph Franklin Carter

Details

Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Major)
Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
Unit/Command:
Company D,
3d Maryland Infantry
Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
Medal of Honor Action Date: March 25, 1865
Medal of Honor Action Place: Fort Stedman, Virginia, USA

Citation

Captured the colors of the 51st Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). During the battle he was captured and escaped, bringing a number of prisoners with him.

Medal of Honor Recipient Joseph F. Carter

Additional Details

Accredited to: Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: July 9, 1891
Born: September 11, 1842, Baltimore, Baltimore County, MD, United States
Died: April 10, 1922
Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (3-1550), Arlington, VA, United States