Mark “Badger” Thomas Carter

Age: 27
Branch: USN
Rank(s): ITSA, IT2, SOC
Unit(s): ST3, ST7, NSWDG, TacDevEval Squad 2
Station:

Fallen on: 11 Dec 2007
Location: Balad, Iraq
Era: Global War on Terror
Campaign: 

Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star w/”V” (2), Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal w/”V”, Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon (2), National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal

Hometown: San Diego, CA

Details:
SOC Carter died as a result of an enemy booby trap while conducting combat operations in Iraq near Balad.