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John J. Carter

Medal of Honor recipient

Born on: June 16, 1842
Died on: January 3, 1917
Aged: 74 years 201 days (894 months)
Birth Sign: Gemini

John Joyce Carter was an Irish officer who fought in the American Civil War. Carter received the United States' highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Antietam in Maryland on 17 September 1862.

He was honored with the award on 10 September 1897.


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