Long before WWII, Carter was a veteran of two global conflicts. At 15, he ran away to China to fight invading Japanese forces. By 20, he was in Europe fighting fascist forces in the Spanish Civil War. The guy was practically born to defeat tyranny. (cont)
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Sgt. First Class Edward A. Carter was one of only seven African Americans who belatedly received the Medal of Honor for their heroic actions during World War II.