Joseph E. Carter | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 15, 1875 Manchester, England |
| Died | June 19, 1950 (aged 74) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Blacksmith |
| Unit | U.S.S. Marblehead |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Joseph Edward Carter (August 15, 1875 – June 19, 1950) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Carter was born August 15, 1875, in Manchester, England, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Blacksmith to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the USS Marblehead.[1]
He died June 19, 1950, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Blacksmith, U.S. Navy. Born: 15 August 1875, Manchester, England. Accredited: North Dakota. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899.
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.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Carter, Joseph R." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on June 12, 2010. Retrieved July 3, 2010.
- ↑ "Burial Detail: Carter, Joseph Edward (Section 34, Grave 2631-1)". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
External links
- "Joseph E. Carter". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 3, 2010.
- Joseph Edward Carter at ArlingtonCemetery.net, an unofficial website