Spanish-American War
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MoH
MoH
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
