Bruce W. Carter, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetBruce W. Carter
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
Date of Birth: 07-May-1950
Place of Birth: Schenectady, New York, United States
Date of Death: 07-Aug-1969
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Bruce W. Carter
- Bruce Wayne Carter (May 7, 1950 – August 7, 1969) was a United States Marine who was killed in action during the Vietnam War.
- He posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroism.
- In August 1969, his unit was ambushed outside of Vandegrift Combat Base in Quang Tri Province.
- Carter had stopped the enemy's advance when a grenade landed between him and his fellow Marines – Carter threw himself on the grenade, sacrificing his life to save the lives of others.
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