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Headstone of Joseph E. Carter
Headstone of Joseph E. Carter
U.S. Navy · United States United States

Joseph E. Carter

1875 – 1950
Medal of Honor - Navy
Life Keepsakes Service Medal of Honor Decorations Shadow Box Laid to Rest In Our Keeping

Joseph E. Carter served the U.S. Navy. Joseph was 74 years old.

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Headstone Front of Joseph E. Carter. Arlington National Cemetery.
Headstone Front of Joseph E. Carter. Arlington National Cemetery.
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Headstone Back of Joseph E. Carter. Arlington National Cemetery.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
Blacksmith, U.S. Navy.

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.

521, 7 July 1899.
Awards & Decorations 1

For valor

Medal of Honor - Navy Blacksmith, U.S. Navy. 521, 7 July 1899.
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 Information
Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery
Section 34
Grave 2631-1
In Our Keeping
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Medal of Honor - Navy

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