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John J. Carter
1842 – 1917
John J. Carter. John was 74 years old.
Service Record
Medal of Honor
17 September 1862 · At Antietam, Md. · Second Lieutenant, Company B, 33d New York Infantry.
While in command of a detached company, seeing his regiment thrown into confusion by a charge of the enemy, without orders made a countercharge upon the attacking column and checked the assault. Penetrated within the enemy's lines at night and obtained valuable information.
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Medal of Honor - Army
While in command of a detached company, seeing his regiment thrown into confusion by a charge of the enemy, without orders made a countercharge upon the attacking column and checked the assault. Penetrated within the enemy's lines at night and obtained valuable information.
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