MOH Army WWII Edward Carter signed 3x5

Description: Edward Carter served his nation honorably and heroically. Living for roughly two decades after the war, he knew what he had accomplished in the war, but sadly it was not fully recognized by his country until 34 years after he passed. Edward Carter was one of seven African Americans who had their earlier awards upgraded to the Medal of Honor on January 13, 1997. Like all but one of the veterans, he did not live to see this honor. Photo is of him receiving the Distinguished Service Cross just one medal below the MOH. MOH citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Staff Sergeant Edward A. Carter, Jr. Distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 23 March 1945. At approximately 0830 hours, 23 March 1945, near Speyer, Germany, the tank upon which Staff Sergeant Carter was riding received bazooka and small arms fire from the vicinity of a large warehouse to its left front. Staff Sergeant Carter and his squad took cover behind an intervening road bank. Staff Sergeant Carter volunteered to lead a three-man patrol to the warehouse where other unit members noticed the original bazooka fire. From here they were to ascertain the location and strength of the opposing position and advance approximately 150 yards across an open field. Enemy small arms fire covered this field. As the patrol left this covered position, they received intense enemy small arms fire killing one member of the patrol instantly. This caused Staff Sergeant Carter to order the other two members of the patrol to return to the covered position and cover him with rifle fire while he proceeded alone to carry out the mission. The enemy fire killed one of the two soldiers while they were returning to the covered position, and seriously wounded the remaining soldier before he reached the covered position. An enemy machine gun burst wounded Staff Sergeant Carter three times in the left arm as he continued the advance. He continued and received another wound in his left leg that knocked him from his feet. As Staff Sergeant Carter took wound tablets and drank from his canteen, the enemy shot it from his left hand, with the bullet going through his hand. Disregarding these wounds, Staff Sergeant Carter continued the advance by crawling until he was within thirty yards of his objective. The enemy fire became so heavy that Staff Sergeant Carter took cover behind a bank and remained there for approximately two hours. Eight enemy riflemen approached Staff Sergeant Carter, apparently to take him prisoner, Staff Sergeant Carter killed six of the enemy soldiers and captured the remaining two. These two enemy soldiers later gave valuable information concerning the number and disposition of enemy troops. Staff Sergeant Carter refused evacuation until he had given full information about what he had observed and learned from the captured enemy soldiers. This information greatly facilitated the advance on Speyer. 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 military service. Never too early to think about Christmas gifts. Let me know what you’re looking for. Please bid with confidence. I am a 40 year collector of mostly military autographs. I have been on eBay for 25 years. I have a large selection of military/sports autographs in many categories. Check back weekly for new auctions. I WILL COMBINE SHIPPING. PLEASE ASK ME TO SEND AN INVOICE FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES BEFORE PAYING. I do take want list and I find many rare military autographs. TRY ME!! Please see my other items and come back weekly for new items listed. I do buy quality items and trade. Please contact me with anything you are selling or if you have trade items. Thanks for bidding and good luck!

Price: 495 USD

Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming

End Time: 2025-01-01T17:41:14.000Z

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