Joseph E. Carter

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Spanish-American War
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Fargo, ND

Branch of Service:

Navy

Rank:

Blacksmith

Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent:

USS Marblehead

Medals and Honors:

Medal of Honor

Circumstances:

Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Carter set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Biography:

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 Action Place: Cienfuegos, Cuba
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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Joseph E. Carter

Spanish-American War - MoH

Spanish-American War
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