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John Carr

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John Carr

Birth
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Death
15 Jul 1891 (aged 43–44)
Burial
Madison, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Plot
Section KK, Site 16550
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Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in 1847, at Columbus, Ohio, he served as a Private in Company G, 8th U.S. Cavalry. At the Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, on October 29, 1869, he displayed heroism while engaging with a raiding band of hostile Apache Indians. For gallantry in action, he was promoted Corporal and awarded the Medal of Honor.
Indian Wars Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in 1847, at Columbus, Ohio, he served as a Private in Company G, 8th U.S. Cavalry. At the Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, on October 29, 1869, he displayed heroism while engaging with a raiding band of hostile Apache Indians. For gallantry in action, he was promoted Corporal and awarded the Medal of Honor.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: Jul 20, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6623569/john-carr: accessed ), memorial page for John Carr (1847–15 Jul 1891), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6623569, citing Nashville National Cemetery, Madison, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.