Charles P. Cantrell | |
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Born | Smithville, Tennessee, US | February 13, 1874
Died | August 3, 1948 Tennessee, US | (aged 74)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1898–1899 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 10th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Charles Patterson Cantrell (February 13, 1874 – August 3, 1948) was a private serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Cantrell was born February 13, 1874, in Smithville, Tennessee, [1] though he has also been described as hailing from nearby Keltonburg, [2] and joined the army from Nashville, Tennessee in May 1898. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry as a private where he received the Medal of Honor for his actions. [3] He was discharged in May 1899 after one year of service. [4]
Cantrell died August 3, 1948, and is buried at Nashville National Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee. [5]
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Nashville, Tenn. Born: 13 February 1874, Smithville, Tenn. Date of issue: 22 June 1899.
Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy. [3]
Charles P. Cantrell | |
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Born | Smithville, Tennessee, US | February 13, 1874
Died | August 3, 1948 Tennessee, US | (aged 74)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1898–1899 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 10th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Charles Patterson Cantrell (February 13, 1874 – August 3, 1948) was a private serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Cantrell was born February 13, 1874, in Smithville, Tennessee, [1] though he has also been described as hailing from nearby Keltonburg, [2] and joined the army from Nashville, Tennessee in May 1898. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry as a private where he received the Medal of Honor for his actions. [3] He was discharged in May 1899 after one year of service. [4]
Cantrell died August 3, 1948, and is buried at Nashville National Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee. [5]
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Nashville, Tenn. Born: 13 February 1874, Smithville, Tenn. Date of issue: 22 June 1899.
Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy. [3]