Service Number: 505104

Marine Corps Reserve

Enlisted:
November 20, 1942

Platoon: Rifle

Hometown: Chester, PA

Next Of Kin: Mother, Mrs. Mary A. Carter

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Born: 1924
Died:

Campaigns Served: Namur, Saipan (wounded)
Highest Rank Attained: Private First Class
Decorations: Purple Heart

Harold Carter was born in Parkside, Pennsylvania. He joined Able Company on September 8, 1943, from duty at Quantico, VA. He served as a rifleman during training and in action on Namur; in the spring of 1944, Carter was moved up to the position of fire team leader.

PFC Carter was wounded and evacuated from Saipan on June 16, 1944; he was transferred to the Aiea Heights Naval hospital the following month, and did not return to the company. His further service is unknown.