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Joseph Edward Carter

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Joseph Edward Carter

Birth
Manchester, Metropolitan Borough of Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Death
19 Jun 1950 (aged 75)
Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot
Section 34, Lot 2631-1
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Manchester, England, he served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as a Blacksmith on board the "USS Marblehead". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Carter set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Manchester, England, he served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as a Blacksmith on board the "USS Marblehead". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Carter set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.

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  • Added: Feb 7, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6162654/joseph_edward-carter: accessed ), memorial page for Joseph Edward Carter (15 Aug 1874–19 Jun 1950), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6162654, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.