Charles P. Cantrell

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.

Charles P. Cantrell
Born(1874-02-13)February 13, 1874
Smithville, Tennessee
DiedAugust 3, 1948(1948-08-03) (aged 74)
Tennessee
Place of burial
Nashville National Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1898 - 1899
RankPrivate
Unit10th Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

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]

See also

References
  1. Page, Dwayne (February 3, 2020). "Local Spanish-American War Hero's Medal of Honor to be Displayed in New National Heritage Center at Chattanooga". WJLE Radio. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  2. Extensions of Remarks (PDF). June 27, 1995. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  3. "War with Spain; Cantrell, Charles P." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 27, 2010.
  4. Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
  5. "Charles P. Cantrell". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. September 14, 2003. Retrieved July 27, 2010.
  6. "Nashville National Cemetery - National Cemetery Administration". www.cem.va.gov. National Cemetery Administration. Retrieved 27 June 2022.


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