Charles Patterson Cantrell (February 13, 1874 – August 3, 1948) was a private serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Charles P. Cantrell | |
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| Born | February 13, 1874 Smithville, Tennessee, US |
| Died | August 3, 1948 (aged 74) Tennessee, US |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898–1899 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 10th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editCantrell was born February 13, 1874, in Smithville, Tennessee,[1] though he has also been described as hailing from nearby Keltonburg,[2] and joined the army from Nashville, Tennessee in May 1898. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry as a private where he received the Medal of Honor for his actions.[3] He was discharged in May 1899 after one year of service.[4]
Cantrell died August 3, 1948, and is buried at Nashville National Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee.[5]
Medal of Honor citation
editRank and organization: Private, Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Nashville, Tenn. Born: 13 February 1874, Smithville, Tenn. Date of issue: 22 June 1899.
Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.[3]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Page, Dwayne (February 3, 2020). "Local Spanish-American War Hero's Medal of Honor to be Displayed in New National Heritage Center at Chattanooga". WJLE Radio. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ^ Extensions of Remarks (PDF). June 27, 1995. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ^ a b "War with Spain; Cantrell, Charles P." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on June 12, 2010. Retrieved July 27, 2010.
- ^ Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
- ^ "Nashville National Cemetery - National Cemetery Administration". National Cemetery Administration. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
External links
edit- "Charles P. Cantrell". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 27, 2010.
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