John J. Carter, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 16-Jun-1842
Place of Birth: Westport, Connacht, Ireland
Date of Death: 03-Jan-1917
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About John J. Carter
- John Joyce Carter (June 16, 1842 to January 3, 1917) 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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