Charles P. Cantrell
Encyclopedia
Charles P. Cantrell was a private serving in the United States Army
during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
and entered the army from Nashville, Tennessee
. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry as a private were he received the Medal of Honor
for his actions.
He died August 3, 1948 and is buried in Nashville National Cemetery Nashville, Tennessee
. His grave can be found in section 1, grave 132.
Citation:
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for bravery.
Biography
Cantrell was born February 13, 1874 in Smithville, TennesseeTennessee
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and entered the army from Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry as a private were he received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for his actions.
He died August 3, 1948 and is buried in Nashville National Cemetery Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
. His grave can be found in section 1, grave 132.
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.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War