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
Died	August 3, 1948(1948-08-03) (aged 74) Tennessee
Place of burial	Nashville National Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1898 - 1899
Rank	Private
Unit	10th Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	Spanish–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Biography

Cantrell was born February 13, 1874 in Smithville, Tennessee 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.[1] He was discharged in May 1899 after one year of service.[2]

Cantrell died August 3, 1948 and is buried at Nashville National Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee.[3] His grave can be found in section 1, grave 132.[3]

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.[1]

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War

References

1. "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.
2. Register of Enlistments in the US Army, 1798-1914
3. "Charles P. Cantrell". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. September 14, 2003. Retrieved July 27, 2010.

External links

• "Charles P. Cantrell". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 27, 2010.