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Charles
Faulkner
Carter
, Jr.

Born:

, 

Florida

Home:

East Point

, 

Georgia

Charles Carter graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1945. He retired in 1970 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    14th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1952
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Charles Faulkner Carter, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 3d Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea in 1952. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Carter, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Charles Faulkner Carter, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Department of the Army, from 1967 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Carter culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.