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Spanish-American War - U.S. Army

Charles P Cantrell

Details
  • Rank: Private
  • Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
  • Unit/Command:
    Company F,
    10th U.S. Infantry
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: July 1, 1898
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Santiago, Cuba
Citation
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: February 13, 1874, Smithville, Dekalb County, TN, United States
  • Died: August 3, 1948, Nashville, TN, United States
  • Buried: Nashville National Cemetery (MH) (I-132), Madison, TN, United States
 

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