Honoring Sergeant Carter: A Family's Journey to Uncover the Truth About an American Hero
By Allene Carter and Robert L. Allen
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Allene Carter's father-in-law was a decorated veteran. Yet it was not until the Carter family received a call from the White House that she discovered he was a heroic force in the Rhineland campaign. President Clinton awarded the Medal of Honor to several black soldiers who served in World War II. Sergeant Edward A. Carter Jr. was among the recipients. Shocked to learn the extent of Carter's service, Allene was determined to uncover both the truth about her father-in-law's wartime record and why his official recognition was so long in coming.
Here is the story not only of Sergeant Carter but also of his family's fight to restore his honor. Theirs is a journey that takes them from local veterans organizations to the office of the president and front pages of the national media. An important piece of American history, Honoring Sergeant Carter is an enduring story of determination and family love.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Carter was a hero in WW II and was recommended for the Medal of Honor by his white officers. Unfortunately for Carter, the US Army had a policy of not giving this award to African Americans. His officers were aware of this and knew their recommendation would not be accepted so recommended a lesser award which he did receive. Years later, he was one of seven black soldiers who were belatedly awarded the Medal of Honor. His daughter-in-law sensed there was more to his story so she started investigating and discovered that Carter had been under survellence during his years in the Army and as a result was prevented from making it his career. If you are an admirerer of General Mark Clark, you may wish to read this book just to learn about his involment in this story. The authors have chronicled another ugly episode in America's racist history.