Corporal Franklin Carr (c. 1844 – October 16, 1904) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Carr received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his action during the Battle of Nashville in Tennessee on December 16, 1864. He was honored with the award on February 24, 1865.
Biography Carr was born in Stark County, Ohio in about 1844, the son of Elijah Carr and Ann Shull. He married Catherine "Kate" Trubey, and together they had four children, Charles H Carr, William A Carr, Nettie E Carr and Eugene E Carr. He was enlisted in the 124th Ohio Infantry during the American Civil War. He died on 16 October 1904.
Medal of Honor citation
See also List of American Civil War Medal of Honor recipients: A–F
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External links Ohio in the Civil War: 124th Ohio Volunteer Infantry by Larry Stevens National flag of the 124th Ohio Infantry Ohio Medal of Honor Recipients