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Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy

Joseph Edward Carter

Details
  • Rank: Blacksmith
  • Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
  • Unit/Command:
    U.S.S. Marblehead
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: May 11, 1898
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Cienfuegos, Cuba
Citation

On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Carter set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Medal of Honor Recipient Joseph E. Carter
Medal of Honor Recipient Joseph E. Carter
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: North Dakota
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: August 15, 1875, Manchester, England
  • Died: June 19, 1950
  • Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (34-2631-1), Arlington, VA, United States
 

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