Private Jacob Cart (c. 1843 – April 24, 1882) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Cart received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Fredericksburg in Virginia on 13 December 1862. He was honored with the award on 25 November 1864.[1][2][3]
Jacob Cart | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1843 Carlisle, Pennsylvania |
| Died | April 24, 1882 Carlisle, Pennsylvania |
| Buried | Ashland Cemetery |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  7th Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment - Company A |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Fredericksburg |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
editCart was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in about 1843. He enlisted into the 7th Pennsylvania Reserve Corps. He died on 24 April 1882 and his remains are interred at the Ashland Cemetery in Pennsylvania.
Medal of Honor citation
editCapture of flag of 19th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.), wresting it from the hands of the color bearer.[1][2]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Jacob Cart". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 28 November 2013.