Franklin Carr (soldier)
| Franklin Carr | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1844 Stark County, Ohio |
| Died | October 16, 1904 |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit |
 Company D, 124th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Nashville |
| Awards |
 Medal of Honor |
Corporal Franklin Carr (1844 to October 16, 1904) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Carr received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Nashville in Tennessee on 16 December 1864. He was honored with the award on 24 February 1865.[1][2][3]
Biography
Carr was born in Stark County, Ohio in 1844. He enlisted into the 124th Ohio Infantry. He died on 16 October 1904.
Medal of Honor citation
Recapture of U.S. guidon from a rebel battery.[1][2]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- 1 2 "Franklin Carr". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
- ↑ "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
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