William L. Carr (April 1, 1878 – April 14, 1921) was an American private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Carr was born April 1, 1878, in Peabody, Massachusetts, and enlisted in the Marine Corps from Boston on June 7, 1898.
[2] After entering the Marine Corps he was sent to fight in the Chinese Boxer Rebellion.
[2] He was discharged from the Marine Corps in Boston as a corporal on June 10, 1903.
Throughout this action and in the presence of the enemy, Carr distinguished himself by his conduct.