World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in St. Maria‘s, Idaho, he served as a Private in the 503d Parachute Infantry Regiment, US Army, While serving as a scout at Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on February 16, 1945, Private McCarter crossed 30 yards of open ground under enemy fire and silenced an enemy machinegun with hand grenades. On February 18, he killed 6 Japanese snipers and when a large force attempted to bypass his company that night, he voluntarily moved to an exposed area and opened fire. When the enemy attacked his position on the morning of February 19, he continued to bear the brunt of the attack and continued to inflict heavy casualties after being wounded. After being relieved, he already killed more than 30 of the enemy and refused to evacuate until he had pointed out immediate objectives for the counter attack. For extreme bravery in the face of the enemy he was awarded the Medal of Honor on September 10, 1945.
World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in St. Maria‘s, Idaho, he served as a Private in the 503d Parachute Infantry Regiment, US Army, While serving as a scout at Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on February 16, 1945, Private McCarter crossed 30 yards of open ground under enemy fire and silenced an enemy machinegun with hand grenades. On February 18, he killed 6 Japanese snipers and when a large force attempted to bypass his company that night, he voluntarily moved to an exposed area and opened fire. When the enemy attacked his position on the morning of February 19, he continued to bear the brunt of the attack and continued to inflict heavy casualties after being wounded. After being relieved, he already killed more than 30 of the enemy and refused to evacuate until he had pointed out immediate objectives for the counter attack. For extreme bravery in the face of the enemy he was awarded the Medal of Honor on September 10, 1945.
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