Buck A. Carter
Home Town: Ingold, NC
General Orders 87, W.D., 1919
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Buck A. Carter, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bellicourt, France, September 29, 1918. Wounded in the hand, Private Carter continued in the advance, operating his Lewis gun effectively. He aided in the capture of two enemy machine-gun posts, inspiring those serving with him by his personal fortitude. He was killed later in the performance of his duty.
