Army Staff Sgt. Ty M.Carter - Medal of Honor Winner

President Barack Obama has awarded the nation's highest military honor to Staff Sgt. Ty M. Carter.
 On October 3, 2009, in Afghanistan, the Army says "Carter killed enemy troops, resupplied ammunition to American fighters, rendered first aid and risked his own life to save an injured soldier

Staff Sgt. Ty Carter

who was pinned down by a barrage of enemy fire. Of the 53 members of B Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, who defended the position, eight soldiers were killed, and more than 25 were injured." Read More: Hero Soldier

 Sgt. Carter said while he's honored, "Even though this award is an awesome honor and a great privilege, in order to get such a prestigious award, you have to be in a situation where your soldiers, your family, your brothers, are suffering and dying around you. And then, you just did everything you could to save lives or prevent further loss."

President Obama Bestows the Medal of Honor on Sgt. Ty Carter

This is the second Medal of Honor awarded for action in the same battle. Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha was honored for heroism and valor in February.



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