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