Joseph F. Carter

1842 – 1922

Joseph F. Carter served the U.S. Army. Joseph was 79 years old.

Service Record

U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

25 March 1865 · At Fort Stedman, Va. · Captain, Company D, 3d Maryland Infantry.

Captured the colors of the 51st Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). During the battle he was captured and escaped bringing a number of prisoners with him.

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Medal of Honor - Army March 25, 1865 · At Fort Stedman, Va. · Captain, Company D, 3d Maryland Infantry.

Captured the colors of the 51st Virginia Infantry (C.S.A.). During the battle he was captured and escaped bringing a number of prisoners with him.

Burial Information

Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery

Section 3

Grave 1550

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