Rank at time of receipt: Staff Sergeant
, U.S. Army
Unit: Seventh Army Infantry Company Number
1 (Provisional) attached to the 56th Armored Infantry Battalion,
12th Armored Division
Place and date: Near Speyer, Germany
Entered service at: Los Angeles, California
Born: Los Angeles, California
Medal credited to: California
Authority:
Citation
For extraordinary heroism in action on
23 March 1945, near Speyer, Germany. When the tank on which he
was riding received heavy bazooka and small arms fire, Sergeant
Carter voluntarily attempted to lead a three-man group across
an open field. Within a short time, two of his men were killed
and the third seriously wounded. Continuing on alone, he was
wounded five times and finally forced to take cover. As eight
enemy riflemen attempted to capture him, Sergeant Carter killed
six of them and captured the remaining two. He then crossed the
field using as a shield his two prisoners from which he obtained
valuable information concerning the disposition of enemy troops.
Staff Sergeant Carter's extraordinary heroism was an inspiration
to the officers and men of the Seventh Army Infantry Company
Number 1 (Provisional) and exemplify the highest traditions of
the Armed Forces.
