Franklin Carr (soldier)

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]

Franklin "Frank" Benjamin Carr
Carr in 1895
Born1844 (1844)
Stark County, Ohio
DiedOctober 16, 1904 (1904-10-17) (aged 60)
Pittsburg, Oklahoma
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
RankCorporal
UnitOhio 124th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry - Company D
Battles/warsBattle of Nashville
Awards Medal of Honor

Biography

Carr was born in Stark County, Ohio in 1844, the son of Elijah Carr and Ann Shull. He married Catherine "Kate" Trubey and had the following children Charles H Carr, William A Carr, Nettie E Carr and Eugene E Carr. He was enlisted in the 124th Ohio Infantry during the American Civil War. He died on 16 October 1904.

Medal of Honor citation

Recapture of U.S. guidon from a rebel battery.[1][2]

See also

Notes

  1. "Civil War (A-L) Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  2. "Franklin Carr". Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  3. "U.S. Army Medal of Honor Recipients". Retrieved 8 December 2013.

References

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