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With 11 other scouts, without waiting for the supporting battalion to aid them or to get into a position to do so, charged over a distance of about 150 yards and completely routed about 300 of the enemy who were in line and in a position that could only be carried by a frontal attack.

Medal of Honor Action Date: May 13, 1899
Medal of Honor Action Place: San Miguel De Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Rank at the time of action: Corporal

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

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on 12 October 1944.

With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.

Medal of Honor Action Date: May 16, 1899
Medal of Honor Action Place: Near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Born: June 5, 1872, Long Prairie, Todd County, MN, United States
Died: May 28, 1943
Buried: Hillside Cemetery (MH), Valley City, ND, United States

Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.

Medal of Honor Action Date: July 1, 1898
Medal of Honor Action Place: El Caney, Cuba
Rank at time of action: First Lieutenant

Born: July 17, 1865, Bentleyville, KY, United States
Died: July 9, 1955
Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (2-1044-1), Arlington, VA, United States

With 11 other scouts, without waiting for the supporting battalion to aid them or to get into a position to do so, charged over a distance of about 150 yards and completely routed about 300 of the enemy who were in line and in a position that could only be carried by a frontal attack.

Medal of Honor Action Date: May 13, 1899
Medal of Honor Action Place: San Miguel De Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Rank at time of action: Private

With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.

Medal of Honor Action Date: May 16, 1899
Medal of Honor Action Place: Near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Rank at time of action: Private

Born: October 3, 1877, Beloit, Rock County, WI, United States
Died: June 19, 1943
Buried: Fern Hill Cemetery, Aberdeen, WA, United States

With 11 other scouts, without waiting for the supporting battalion to aid them or to get into a position to do so, charged over a distance of about 150 yards and completely routed about 300 of the enemy, who were in line and in a position that could only be carried by a frontal attack.

Medal of Honor Action Date: May 13, 1899
Medal of Honor Action Place: San Miguel De Mayumo, Luzon

With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.

Medal of Honor Action Date: May 16, 1899
Medal of Honor Action Place: Near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands

With 21 other scouts charged across a burning bridge, under heavy fire, and completely routed 600 of the enemy who were entrenched in a strongly fortified position.

Medal of Honor Action Date: May 16, 1899
Medal of Honor Action Place: Near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Born: June 24, 1867, Logan County, IL, United States
Died: May 17, 1951, Lewiston, ID, United States
Buried: Norman Hill Cemetery (MH) (4-26-026-9), Lewiston, ID, United States