Robert G. Carter-Arlington, VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.812 W 077° 04.668
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Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Brazos River, TX on October 10, 1971. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 1, Site 106A.
Waymark Code: WMY845
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/08/2018
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He was born on October 29, 1845 in Bridgton, ME and died on January 4, 1936 in Washington D.C. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: CARTER, ROBERT G.
• Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, 4th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: On Brazos, River, Tex., 10 October 1871
• Entered service at: Bradford, Mass.
• Date of issue: 27 February 1900
Citation: Held the left of the line with a few men during the charge of a large body of Indians, after the right of the line had retreated, and by delivering a rapid fire succeeded in checking the enemy until other troops came to the rescue.
Armed Service: Army
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