Ty Carter | |
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Born | Spokane, Washington | January 25, 1980
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps United States Army |
Years of service | 1998–2002 (USMC) 2008–2014 (ARMY) |
Rank | Staff Sergeant |
Unit | 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division 1st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division 7th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal (5) Army Achievement Medal (3) |
Website | www |
Ty Michael Carter (born January 25, 1980) is a retired United States Army staff sergeant and a Medal of Honor recipient. He was awarded the United States Armed Forces' highest military honor for his actions during the 2009 Battle of Kamdesh in Afghanistan. Carter left active duty in September 2014.