DeKalb Has its Own Medal of Honor Recipient

DeKalb County has its own Medal of Honor recipient.
The late Charles P. Cantrell of Smithville was a private in the U.S. Army and fought in the War with Spain.
Born on February 13, 1874, Cantrell was a member of Company F in the 10th U.S. Infantry. Cantrell’s Medal of Honor Citation states that he “Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.” The engagement apparently took place at Santiago, Cuba on July 1, 1898.
The citation was issued on June 22, 1899