William Louis Carr
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William L. Carr was an American
Private serving in the United States Marine Corps
during the Boxer Rebellion
who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Boston, Massachusetts June 7, 1898. After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion
.
He received his Medal for his actions in Peking, China from July 21-August 17, 1900. The Medal was presented to him December 11, 1901. He was discharged from the Marine Corps in Boston, Massachusetts as a Corporal
June 10, 1903.
He died April 14, 1921 and is buried in Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery Sandusky, Ohio
. His grave can be found in section F, row 7, grave 37.
Citation:
United States
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Private serving in the United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
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during the Boxer Rebellion
Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion, also called the Boxer Uprising by some historians or the Righteous Harmony Society Movement in northern China, was a proto-nationalist movement by the "Righteous Harmony Society" , or "Righteous Fists of Harmony" or "Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists" , in China between...
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
Carr was born April 1, 1878 in Peabody, MassachusettsPeabody, Massachusetts
Peabody is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population is about 53,000. Peabody is located in Boston's North Shore suburban area.- History :...
and enlisted into the Marine Corps from Boston, Massachusetts June 7, 1898. After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion
Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion, also called the Boxer Uprising by some historians or the Righteous Harmony Society Movement in northern China, was a proto-nationalist movement by the "Righteous Harmony Society" , or "Righteous Fists of Harmony" or "Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists" , in China between...
.
He received his Medal for his actions in Peking, China from July 21-August 17, 1900. The Medal was presented to him December 11, 1901. He was discharged from the Marine Corps in Boston, Massachusetts as a Corporal
Corporal
Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and by some police forces or other uniformed organizations. It is usually equivalent to NATO Rank Code OR-4....
June 10, 1903.
He died April 14, 1921 and is buried in Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery Sandusky, Ohio
Sandusky, Ohio
Sandusky is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Erie County. It is located in northern Ohio and is situated on the shores of Lake Erie, almost exactly half-way between Toledo to the west and Cleveland to the east....
. His grave can be found in section F, row 7, grave 37.
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.