[post_page_title]Humbled[/post_page_title]
Carpenter remained humble throughout it all. He had every reason to be proud of himself and his heroic acts. He jumped on a grenade to save another Marine’s life, and lived to tell the tale. In fact, he is the youngest living Medal of Honor recipient: ‘ When the grenade detonated, his body absorbed the brunt of the blast, severely wounding him, but saving the life of his fellow Marine. By his undaunted courage, bold fighting spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of almost certain death, Lance Corporal Carpenter reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.’
