| Charles P. Cantrell | |
| Birth Date: | 13 February 1874 |
| Birth Place: | Smithville, Tennessee, US |
| Death Place: | Tennessee, US |
| Placeofburial: | Nashville National Cemetery |
| Placeofburial Label: | Place of burial |
| Allegiance: | United States |
| Branch: | United States Army |
| Serviceyears: | 1898 - 1899 |
| Rank: | Private |
| Unit: | 10th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles: | Spanish–American War |
| Awards: | Medal of Honor |
Charles Patterson Cantrell (February 13, 1874 - August 3, 1948) was a private serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Cantrell was born February 13, 1874, in Smithville, Tennessee,[1] though he has also been described as hailing from nearby Keltonburg,[2] and joined the army from Nashville, Tennessee in May 1898. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry as a private where he received the Medal of Honor for his actions.[3] He was discharged in May 1899 after one year of service.[4]
Cantrell died August 3, 1948, and is buried at Nashville National Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee.[5]
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 10th U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Nashville, Tenn. Born: 13 February 1874, Smithville, Tenn. Date of issue: 22 June 1899.
Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.[3]