PARAS 2 Carter, Graham Stuart

John Robertson

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  • SURNAME
Carter
  • FORENAME
Graham Stuart
  • UNIT
2 Para (D Company)
  • RANK
Private
  • NUMBER
24608372
  • AWARD
Military Medal
  • PLACE
Falklands 1982
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Melton Mowbray
age 22
London Gazette 49134, 8th October 1982, Page 12850
 

CITATION:

Military Medal : On 28th May 1982, the 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment launched an attack on enemy positions in the area of the Darwin and Goose Green settlements on the Island of East Falkland. The enemy were thought to be entrenched in Battalion strength. In the event their numbers were far greater and in the fierce fighting that ensued all day at Goose Green, Private Carter's Platoon Commander and Section Commander were killed.

Showing exceptional initiative and coolness in battle, Private Carter took command of the action. He moved his men into position and killed the enemy, neutralised another enemy position and organised the evacuation of the wounded.

His cool manner and bravery in action was of a high order.

WEB LINKS:

https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/49134/supplement/12850
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/80012732
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