William Louis Carr
William Louis Carr | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 1, 1878 Peabody, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | April 14, 1921 (aged 43) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1898–1903 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Battles/wars | Boxer Rebellion |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William L. Carr (April 1, 1878 – April 14, 1921) was an American private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography[edit]
Carr was born April 1, 1878, in Peabody, Massachusetts, and enlisted in the Marine Corps from Boston on June 7, 1898.[1] After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.[2]
He received his medal for his actions in Peking from July 21 – August 17, 1900.[2] The medal was presented to him December 11, 1901.[1] He was discharged from the Marine Corps in Boston as a corporal on June 10, 1903.[1]
He died April 14, 1921.
Medal of Honor citation[edit]
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 1 April 1875, Peabody, Mass. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.
Citation:
In action at Peking, China, 21 July to 17 August 1900. Throughout this action and in the presence of the enemy, Carr distinguished himself by his conduct.[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Karl Schuon (June 1963). U. S. Marine Corps biographical dictionary: the corps' fighting men, what they did, where they served. Franklin Watts, Inc. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ a b c "CARR, WILLIAM LOUIS". Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
External links[edit]
- "William Louis Carr". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved February 5, 2010.