By Ian Simpson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Honor on Monday to Army Staff Sergeant Ty Carter, who risked his life to save a wounded soldier under enemy fire during a battle in Afghanistan. As Carter's family and members of his unit looked on, Obama placed the medal around the soldier's neck at a White House ceremony. It is the highest U.S. military honor. Carter, 33, is the fifth living service member to receive the Medal of Honor for gallantry in Afghanistan or Iraq. ...
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