Английская Википедия:Charles P. Cantrell

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Шаблон:Infobox military person 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.

Biography

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] His grave can be found in section 1, grave 132.[5][6]

Medal of Honor citation

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]

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