Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    1st Tank Battalion

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    September 21, 1950

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant Ray N. Carter (MCSN: 0-49803), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Tank Platoon Commander of Company C, First Tank Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 21 September 1950. When his antenna bases and periscope vision were knocked out by the intense hostile fire, pinning down his platoon and its accompanying infantry units, Second Lieutenant Carter courageously exposed himself to the heavy small arms, machine gun, mortar and anti-tank fire to contact the infantry commander and ascertain the plan of attack. Returning to his platoon, he made his way from tank to tank, personally directing effective fire on the hostile force and, although painfully wounded while adjusting the fire of one tank, continued his direction and control until the infantry battalion was able to advance. By his daring initiative, inspiring leadership and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of grave personal risk, Second Lieutenant Carter upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.