Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army
John Joice Carter
Details
- Rank: Second Lieutenant (Highest Rank: Colonel)
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
Company B,
33d New York Infantry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: September 17, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Antietam, Maryland, USA
Citation
While in command of a detached company, seeing his regiment thrown into confusion by a charge of the enemy, without orders made a countercharge upon the attacking column and checked the assault. Penetrated within the enemy's lines at night and obtained valuable information.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Nunda, Livingston County, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: September 10, 1897
- Born: June 16, 1842, Troy, Rensselaer County, NY, United States
- Died: January 3, 1917
- Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery (MH), Titusville, PA, United States