William Louis Carr
William L. Carr (April 1, 1878 – April 14, 1921) was an American private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
William Louis Carr | |
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Born | Peabody, Massachusetts | April 1, 1878
Died | April 14, 1921 43) | (aged
Place of burial | Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery Sandusky, Ohio |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1898–1903 |
Rank | Corporal |
Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Carr was born April 1, 1878, in Peabody, Massachusetts, and enlisted in the Marine Corps from Boston on June 7, 1898.[1] After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.[2]
He received his medal for his actions in Peking from July 21 – August 17, 1900.[2] The medal was presented to him December 11, 1901.[1] He was discharged from the Marine Corps in Boston as a corporal on June 10, 1903.[1]
He died April 14, 1921, and is buried in the Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery, Sandusky, Ohio.[3] His grave can be found in section F, row 7, grave 37.[3]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 1 April 1875, Peabody, Mass. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.
Citation:
In action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Throughout this action and in the presence of the enemy, Carr distinguished himself by his conduct.[2]
See also
References
- Karl Schuon (June 1963). U. S. Marine Corps biographical dictionary: the corps' fighting men, what they did, where they served. Carr, William Louis. Franklin Watts, Inc. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
- "CARR, WILLIAM LOUIS". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
- "William Louis Carr". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
External links
- "William Louis Carr". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 5, 2010.