President obama awarded the medal of honor to army staff sergeant ty carter. Aug 26, 20 staff sergeant ty michael carter was awarded the medal of honor on monday afternoon, august 26, 20 for his heroic actions in afghanistan. Ty michael carter became the second soldier to receive the nations highest military award for extraordinary gallantry and selfless actions during the battle of kamdesh at combat outpost keating, afghanistan, on oct. Yet it was not until the carter family received a call from the white house that she discovered he was a heroic force in the rhineland campaign.
Clint romesha, who received the award earlier this year. Two medals of honor and nearly a dozen other combat valor awards made b. A veteran of the war in afghanistan, he was awarded the medal of honor for his actions during the battle of ganjgal on 8 september 2009, in kunar province, afghanistan. Carter will be awarded the medal of honor for conspicuous gallantry for his service at combat outpost keating in. It marks the first time in nearly half a century that two living soldiers from the same battle received the medal of honor. President obama applauds during a ceremony in the east room of the white house at which he awarded army staff sgt. Staff sergeant ty michael carter, usmc, usarmy, medal of honor. How ty carter earned medal of honor business insider. Tacoma news tribune white house announces medal of honor. Medal of honor recipient recalls harrowing afghan battle. Carter will be awarded the medal of honor for conspicuous gallantry for his. After telling the story of the ambush, which raged for hours between 53 soldiers and some 300 taliban, and citing carters complete. The twoway staff sergeant ty michael carter received the nations highest military honor.
May 26, 1916 january 30, 1963 was a united states army sergeant first class who was wounded in action during world war ii. Staff sergeant ty carter, medal of honor recipient. Staff sergeant ty carter, awarded with the medal of honor last week by president obama, lived to receive his commendation after leaping recklessly through a hail of gunfire to save an injured. On 11 february 20, he received the medal of honor from president barack obama. Antioch soldier awarded medal of honor the mercury news. Carter received two cans of lubricant from his platoon sergeant, sgt. In 1991, his family moved back to spokane, where he graduated from north central high school. Aug 26, 20 staff sergeant ty carter, 33, was award the medal of honor by the president monday for his gallantry in an infamous 2009 firefight with afghani insurgents. Ty carter admitted to reporters that he was nervous. Carter, 33, was born in spokane, moved away with his. Carter returned to larsons position and they linked up with former staff sgt. When i ask ty carter to discuss combat outpost keating and the battle of kamdesh, 210. Romesha distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his.
President obama on monday awarded the medal of honor to army staff sgt. General keane presented the carter family with a set of corrected military records and belated posthumous awards for staff sergeant edward a. Ty michael carter gives his statement to the press after receiving the medal of honor from president barack obama at the white house in washington, d. Medal of honor ceremony for staff sergeant ty carter c. Ty carter the medal of honor for his heroics in one of the most intense battles of the afghanistan war. Carter will be awarded the medal of honor for conspicuous gallantry for his service in afghanistan. Aug 26, 20 president obama awarded the medal of honor to army staff sergeant ty carter. Jul 26, 20 the white house announced late friday that army staff sgt. Carter medal of honor recipient by chief warrant officer 4 ernest mcpherson california center for military history, state military reserve. Over 3,500 individuals have their own medal of honor stories, each full of bravery, heroism, and yes honor. Even fellow medal of honor recipient sergeant ty carter comes in for a ribbing. Ty carter with the nations highest military honor monday for actions in 2009 in afghanistan that included providing emergency first aid to. Carters gallant actions were those of a man, a soldier, who was physically and mentally strong and well prepared for combat.
Aug 26, 20 president obama on monday awarded the medal of honor to army staff sgt. Ty carter was presented the medal of honor in august 20 by. Army staff sergeant who risked his life during a 2009 fire fight in a remote mountain outpost in afghanistan, is to be presented with the nations highest military honor by president barack obama on monday at the white house. Romesha received the same award at a white house ceremony. He was awarded the united states of americas highest military honor for his actions at the 2009 battle of kamdesh in afghanistan. President obama on monday awarded the medal of honor, the nations highest military decoration, to army staff sergeant ty m. Clinton romesha chronicles the battle that earned him the. Staff sergeant ty michael carter medal of honor operation enduring freedom.
Ty carter medal of honor for gallantry in afghanistan battle. Dakota louis meyer born june 26, 1988 is a united states marine. Ty michael carter born january 25, 1980 is a united states army soldier and medal of honor. Aug 26, 20 pain, loss and tears come with medal of honor. They werent going to get beat that day the medal of honor. Ty carter, 33, became the fifth living recipient of the nations highest award for action in iraq or afghanistan when barack obama. Carter participated in the ceremonial puck drop and opening night ceremony as the spokane chiefs hosted the tricity americans at spokane arena on sept. Carter is the second soldier to receive the medal of. In bestowing the medal, president obama praised both. Army sergeant receives medal of honor for valor in afghanistan. Ty carter, 33, will join another survivor of that battle, former army staff sgt. 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.
In bestowing the medal, president obama praised both carter s gallantry in. Medal of honor recipient describes invisible wounds of. Read an excerpt of cnns jake tappers book the outpost, about a brutal assault on u. Only around 100 of them are currently alive to tell these stories. Clinton clint romesha recently received the medal of honor for his actions that day, and another soldier, sgt.
Aug 27, 20 today, president obama presented the medal of honor to army staff sgt. Carter s actions, which reflected great credit upon him, his unit, the united states army, and the united states of america, make him a most deserving recipient of the medal of honor. Medal of honor awarded to army ssgt ty carter the army has produced an intricate recreation of what sgt. Jake tapper explores the heroism of army staff sgt. Ty carter awarded medal of honor outside the beltway. Medal of honor citation for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Washington, july 29, 20 a soldier now serving at joint base lewismcchord, wash. Carter did that day but no diagram can capture what happened on oct. You know the sacrifice now 2 post911 medal of honor. For this is a historic day the first time in nearly half a century, since the vietnam war, that weve been able to present the medal of honor to two survivors of the same battle.
Below where carters picture now hangs with other medal of honor holders, the army admitted declassified. Clinton lavor clint romesha is a former united states army soldier who received the medal. Quality prints laminated 28x18 vibrant durable photo poster medal of honor staff sgt. Ty carter with the nations highest military honor monday for actions in 2009 in afghanistan that included providing emergency first aid to a wounded. Army staff sgt ty carter, 33, saved a comrade and killed enemy fighters as his unit was ambushed. Carter is a medal of honor recipient army, proud father and veterans advocate. In may 1996 the study was completed under the title, the exclusion of black soldiers from the medal of honor in world war ii. Official citation for staff sergeant ty michael carter medal of. Meyer, united states marine corps, the medal of honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of. The hour battle to retake combat outpost keating from an assault by 300 taliban fighters on oct. Army, the medal of honor for his courageous actions while serving as a cavalry scout with bravo troop, 3rd.
Obama awards ty carter medal of honor for afghan battle bbc. Army staff sergeant ty carter will be the fifth living recipient of the medal of honor from the afghanistaniraq era. Staff sergeant ty michael carter medal of honor nominee. Medal of honor stories that are almost unbelievable.
Allene carter s fatherinlaw was a decorated veteran. When the civil war ended, 21 african american soldiers wore the medal of honor. He feels privileged, but says i would never tell any. Spokane soldier awarded the medal of honor the spokesman. Ty michael carter on monday afternoon, making the cavalry scout only. Hill, and then ran to the ammunition supply point, or asp, to collect ammunition. Army sergeant receives medal of honor for valor in. News for staff sergeant ty michael carter medal of honor. Carter the medal of honor for conspicuous gallantry in. Official citation the president of the united states of america, authorized by act of congress, march 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of congress the medal of honor to staff sergeant ty m.
Ty carter survived the 2009 battle at combat outpost keating in afghanistan. Ty carter, also a medal of honor recipient, in the outpost. Ty carter president barack obam president barack obama awards u. Ty carter, 33, became the fifth living recipient of the nations highest award for action in iraq or afghanistan when barack obama pinned the medal of honor around his neck monday. The battle of kamdesh, which netted two medals of honor, is. Ty carter explains what its like to wear the medal of honor. Aug 21, 20 jake tapper explores the heroism of army staff sgt. Aug 26, 20 medal of honor recipient ty carter, the 33yearold u. Ty michael carter gives his statement to the press after receiving the medal of honor from president barack obama at the white house in. They werent going to get beat that day the medal of. Staff sergeant ty michael carter medal of honor recipient. The movie is set to begin production later this summer, according to the. Clinton romesha, who received the medal of honor for his actions that day in february of this year, and sgt.
Medal of honor ceremony for staff sergeant ty carter president obama awarded the medal of honor to army staff sergeant ty carter. Carter distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a scout with bravo troop, 3d squadron, 61st cavalry regiment, 4th brigade combat team, 4th infantry division, during combat operations against an armed enemy in kamdesh district, nuristan province, afghanistan on october 3, 2009. Dakota louis meyer born june 26, 1988 is a former united states marine. In bestowing the medal, president obama praised both carters gallantry in combat and his ordeal with posttraumatic. He was awarded the medal of honor, the nations highest military decoration for valor, for his actions of march 23, 1945, near speyer, germany. Aug 26, 20 obama awards ty carter medal of honor for afghan battle. Army, the medal of honor for his courageous actions while serving as a cavalry scout with bravo troop, 3rd squadron, 61st cavalry regiment, 4th. Carter, who hopes to use the award to help others suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. In 1991, his family moved back to spokane, where he graduated from north central high school in 1998 where he excelled in biology and art. Obama awards medal of honor to army staff sergeant ty carter. Carter braved merciless enemy fire from rocketpropelled grenades, antiaircraft machine guns, mortars and smallarms by running the 100meter length of the outpost twice. At the time of the deadly attack on combat outpost cop keating, kamdesh district, afghanistan, on oct. Ty carter was presented the medal of honor in august 20 by president barack obama, just six months after staff sgt.
Aug 26, 20 president obama on monday awarded the medal of honor, the nations highest military decoration, to army staff sergeant ty m. Carter braved merciless enemy fire from rocketpropelled grenades, antiaircraft machine guns, mortars and smallarms by running the 100meter length of the outpost twice to retrieve ammunition for his fellow soldiers. Ty michael carter washington, july 29, 20 a soldier now serving at joint base lewismcchord, wash. Ty carter, 33, became the fifth living recipient of the nations highest award. Jul 27, 20 ty carter awarded medal of honor army staff sergeant ty carter will be the fifth living recipient of the medal of honor from the afghanistaniraq era. Profile of valor sfc leroy petry the story behind the medal of honor. A veteran of the war in afghanistan, he was awarded the medal of honor for his actions during the battle of ganjgal. Aug 26, 20 president obama presented army staff sgt. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his own life above and beyond the call of duty in action on 23 march 1945. Ty michael carter became the second soldier to receive the nations highest military award for extraordinary gallantry and selfless actions during the battle of kamdesh at u. Carter for the heroism he displayed during one of the most intense. Washington the white house announced late friday that army staff sgt. Americas newest medal of honor recipient staff sergeant ty.
More than 400 fighters were attempting to overrun the base. As we prepare for the reading of the citation, i will ask you, ty, to never forget the. Carter received the medal of honor during a ceremony monday at the white house, marking the first time since the vietnam war that two living service members have earned the nation. Carter to receive medal of honor for actions in afghanistan. Carter the medal of honor during a ceremony in the east room of the white house in washington d. Carter the medal of honor for conspicuous gallantry, monday, aug. President barack obama will present the nations highest award for battlefield gallantry to army staff sgt.
Ty carter s wife shannon, his daughter sehara, his son jayden, and his daughter madison, along with family dogs nala and karma, pause for a photo along the rim of crater lake, ore. The president of the united states of america, authorized by act of congress, march 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of congress the medal of honor to. May 04, 2018 caleb landry jones, 28, will play former staff sgt. President clinton awarded the medal of honor to several black soldiers who served in world war ii. A spokane soldier will be awarded the medal of honor next month for battlefield bravery in afghanistan in october 2009 army staff sgt. Clinton romesha was presented the medal of honor on feb. Jul 26, 20 washington the white house announced late friday that army staff sgt. He had just received the medal of honor from president barack obama for his courage under fire, for running into.
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