Comments The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Charles P. Cantrell, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on... The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Charles P. Cantrell, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 1 July 1898, while serving with Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry, in action at Santiago, Cuba. Private Cantrell gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy. MoreHide
Criteria The Spanish Campaign Medal was awarded for military service in, or on the high seas en route to, any of the following countries during the dates indicated: Cuba (May 11 to July 17, 1898), Puerto Rico ... The Spanish Campaign Medal was awarded for military service in, or on the high seas en route to, any of the following countries during the dates indicated: Cuba (May 11 to July 17, 1898), Puerto Rico (July 24 to August 13, 1898) or Philippine Islands (June 30 to 16 August 16, 1898). MoreHide
