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Heroic Score100955th out of 4539
Number of Medals27
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score15255 of 4539
U.S. Marine Corps#74of 294
Marine Corps#56of 277
War in Afghanistan#21of 29
Battle of Kamdesh#2of 2
Ty Carter
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
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Awards & Decorations
- Medal of Honor
- Purple Heart
- Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
- Army Commendation Medalw/ 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
- Army Achievement Medal
- Valorous Unit Award
- Meritorious Unit Commendation
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon
- Army Service Ribbon
- Army Overseas Service Ribbon
- NATO Medal
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Biography
Ty Michael Carter is a retired United States Army staff sergeant and a Medal of Honor recipient. He was awarded the United States Armed Forces' highest military honor for his actions during the 2009 Battle of Kamdesh in Afghanistan. Carter left active duty in September 2014.
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Score Breakdown
Medal of Honor(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts