Bruce W. Carter
Military Person
1950 – 1969
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Who was Bruce W. Carter?
Bruce Wayne Carter was a United States Marine who was killed in action during the Vietnam War. He was posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroism. In August 1969, his unit was under heavy fire when a grenade landed between him and his fellow Marines – Carter threw himself on the grenade, sacrificing his life to save the lives of others.
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- Born
- May 7, 1950
Schenectady - Also known as
- Bruce Wayne Carter
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Aug 7, 1969
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on July 23, 2013
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