[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 106 (Tuesday, June 27, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1339]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


    HONORING CANTRELL'S SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS COUNTRY

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 27, 1995
  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend the 
contributions a middle Tennessee family is making to preserve and 
further the heritage of an outstanding Tennessee ancestor.
  Charles T. Cantrell will present his grandfather's Congressional 
Medal of Honor to American Legion Post 122 during a Tennessee 
bicentennial celebration scheduled for June 29, 1995.
  Charles P. Cantrell, a Keltonburg native, was awarded the 
Congressional Medal of Honor during the Spanish-American War for acts 
of bravery. He was a member of the unit that participated in the taking 
of San Juan Hill, the major stronghold of the Spanish. Without 
consideration for his own safety, Cantrell rushed to the front lines 
and rescued the wounded from enemy territory. Cantrell escaped the 
battle unharmed, and died in 1948 at the age of 74.
  Until World War I, Cantrell was the only recipient of the Medal of 
Honor in middle Tennessee.
  Now, years later, Tennesseans can personally, share the history that 
surrounded the events of Cantrell's life-changing day. The family's 
contribution will be displayed in a special case at a local library 
with other Spanish-American War memorabilia.
  I ask you to join me today in honoring Cantrell's sacrifices and 
contributions to his country, as well as his family's.


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