The President of the United States
in the name of The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
*Edward A. Carter, Jr.
Staff Sergeant, United States Army
General Order:
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.
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