b. 01/04/1878 Peabody, Massachusetts. d. 14/04/1921 Sandusky, Ohio.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 21/07 to 17/08/1900 Peking, China.
Carr was born April 1, 1878, in Peabody, Massachusetts, and enlisted in the Marine Corps from Boston on 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 from July 21-August 17, 1900. The medal was presented to him December 11, 1901. He was discharged from the Marine Corps in Boston as a corporal on June 10, 1903.
MOH 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.
BURIAL LOCATION: OHIO VETERANS HOME CEMETERY, SANDUSKY, OHIO.
SECTION F, ROW 7, GRAVE 37
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
