Joseph E. Carter

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.

Joseph E. Carter
Born(1875-08-15)August 15, 1875
Manchester, England
DiedJune 19, 1950(1950-06-19) (aged 74)
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankBlacksmith
UnitU.S.S. Marblehead
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

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.<ref>Burial Detail: Carter, Joseph Edward (Section 34, Grave 2631-1) – ANC Explorer

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. "Carter, Joseph R." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved July 3, 2010.
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