U.S. ARMY
Charles P. Cantrell
RANK: PRIVATE
CONFLICT/ERA: SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
UNIT/COMMAND:COMPANY F, 10TH U.S. INFANTRY
MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH:U.S. ARMY
MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION DATE:JULY 1, 1898
MEDAL OF HONOR ACTION PLACE:SANTIAGO, CUBA
CITATION:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
AWARDED POSTHUMOUSLY:NO
BORN:FEBRUARY 13, 1874, SMITHVILLE, DEKALB COUNTY, TENNESSEE
DIED:AUGUST 3, 1948, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
