Joseph F. Carter

Joseph Franklin Carter (September 11, 1842 – April 10, 1922) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Carter received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Fort Stedman in Virginia on 25 March 1865. He was honored with the award on 9 July 1891.[1][2]

Joseph F. Carter
Born(1842-09-11)September 11, 1842
Baltimore, Maryland, US
DiedApril 10, 1922(1922-04-10) (aged 79)
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Union Army
RankCaptain
Unit 3rd Regiment Maryland Volunteer Infantry - Company D
Battles/warsBattle of Fort Stedman
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Carter was born on 11 September 1842 in Baltimore, Maryland. He enlisted into the 3rd Maryland Volunteer Infantry at Baltimore, Maryland. He served as captain and commander of Company D and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on 25 March 1865 at Fort Stedman in Virginia when he successfully captured the battle flag of the 51st Virginia Infantry while also taking a number of Confederate soldiers prisoner. He was later promoted major of the regiment.

Carter died on 10 April 1922 and his remains are interred at the Arlington National Cemetery along with his wife Mary J. Carter.[3]

Medal of Honor citation

Captured the colors of the 51st Virginia Infantry (Confederate States of America). During the battle he was captured and escaped bringing a number of prisoners with him.[1][2]

See also

References
  1. "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 20 October 2013.
  2. "Carter, Joseph H." Retrieved 20 October 2013.
  3. Arlington National Cemetery
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