George W. Carter
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 382d Infantry Regiment, 96th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 19 November 1944, at Leyte. Captain Carter's outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 96th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 402 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to George W. Carter, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with
