Ty Carter

Ty Carter
Carter c. 2013
Born	(1980-01-25) January 25, 1980 (age 44) Spokane, Washington
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps United States Army
Years of service	1998–2002 (USMC) 2008–2014 (ARMY)
Rank	Staff Sergeant
Unit	61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division 1st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division 7th Infantry Division
Battles/wars	War in Afghanistan Battle of Kamdesh
Awards	Medal of Honor Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal (5) Army Achievement Medal (3)
Website	www.tymcartermoh.com

Ty Michael Carter (born January 25, 1980) 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.