b. 15/08/1875 Manchester, England. d. 19/06/1950 Fargo, North Dakota.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 11/05/1898 Cienfuegos, Cuba.
Joseph E Carter MOH
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Manchester, England, he served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as a Blacksmith on board the “USS Marblehead”. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads “Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Carter set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.” His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.
MOH CITATION:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Carter set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
BURIAL LOCATION: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA.
SECTION 34, LOT 2631-1
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
