James W. Carter
Born: at South Wilmington, Illinois
Home Town: South Wilmington, Illinois
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to James W. Carter, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. After having been wounded in the capture of Bouresches, Private Carter displayed remarkable energy and courage in fearlessly attacking superior numbers of the enemy and materially aiding in their defeat.
Navy Cross
U.S. Marine Corps
World War I
The Navy Cross is presented to James W. Carter, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 96th Company, 6th Regiment (Marines), 2d Division, A.E.F. in action at Bouresches, France, June 6, 1918. After having been wounded in the capture of Bouresches, Private Carter displayed remarkable energy and courage in fearlessly attacking superior numbers of the enemy and materially aiding in their defeat.
